I got home and rang my mate who was sorting everything out for the night he said the night out was for his sisters 21st birthday I had completely forg...t he told me to meet at his house at six o'clock. I grabbed my keys and went to town to get some new clothes ready for the night and a birthday present for Emma (my mates sister). Emma was only two years younger then me let me tell you a bit about her she was about 5'6 blonde hair that went just past her shoulders, her body was toned not to much. But I can't remember.So I go through the day totally exhausted and totally frustrated. Not good times.And other people are starting to notice, like Jillian. She's better at this job than I am. She doesn't get as frustrated or as discouraged with things as I do. And she has an absolute genius for knowing when I'm feeling frustrated and discouraged and saying the right thing."I swear to God, I think they have me in the idiot queue today," she griped. I laughed a little. She smiled and continued,. She brushed a lock of sweat-dampened hair back from his cheek and kissed his forehead. She said very softly, "I love you, Jack."He looked up into her tear-dampened eyes and said, "I love you too, Ariel honey. What are these tears for, baby? Don't cry, sweetie. I'm not going anywhere, ever baby."Ariel wiped her hand across her cheeks to get rid of the tears and said, "Oh, I know that. I'm just crying because I'm so happy that I found you. No one has made me feel this happy in years, Jack. I hope. " Where are they camped?" In a small hamlet just off the main road. They have a Mage-ward at the edge of the road to alert them of anything that passes." Was any attempt made to disable it?" No, my Lord, the scouts feared that it would trigger a warning to the patrol. They thought best to leave it and report to you."Duric nodded. He had what he considered his best men on scouting duty. He trusted their judgment. "Are there any turnoffs from the main road we can take?" There is one major.