.. I understand you had just agreed with Kirahani to marry when you both then also accepted Va'an. I understand the politics of why you did, but it mu...t have been hard on Kirahani. Oh Mark, excuse me, I'm not trying to... what's the word? Critique you?" No, it's okay Anuhea. I'm enjoying this conversation too. And you're very thoughtful, it was hard on Kara for a while..." Ah, should I call her Kara?" Oh, either is fine. I tend to use Kara for within family matters, and Kirahani for her. Soon her purse was lighter and she found herself in the same room where she first had Hulda.Hulda moved to undress Ariel. “Not yet. There’s something ... no, really a lot of somethings that I want to talk to you about.”Hulda laughed. “Yeah. Ya had your first class today?”“I’ll get to that. I was uncomfortable watching you with Uri yesterday.”“Uri? Oh, your adventurer friend?”“I guess he’s a friend. Yeah, that’s the one though.”Hulda rolled to cuddle against Ariel. “Why ya uncomfortable?”“Some. He turned and saw the young man smiling at me as he carried a big box."Uh... no actually I'm just here to introduce myself. I'm Ben Malone from next door."He put the box down and extended his hand out for a handshake. "Hey nice to meet you. I'm Abel Logan."They shook hands and stood silent for a moment. "So you like the new neighborhood?" Ben asked nervously.He looked very at ease. "Yeah sure do. It's quiet, not like where we used to live." Where you originally from?" Ben asked now feeling more. Uh.. Thanks, I have pledged to serve Alice” Suzzy mumbled“For?”“Ever”“Forever?”“I owe her my life, i could not settle for any less, less she demand it”“No , i’ll take forever!” Alice practically shouted.The estate of Alice MontignueThe gentle illumination provided by the torch did little to improve visibility around the small room and the ugly brickwork floor only served to remind them that this room was just a basement devoid of purpose, not even granted the honor of storing food or wine..