AARYN
When he reached the cave again and could still hear Elreth snoring, Aaryn decided there was no reason to wait for his other plan. He trotted back across the meadow to Reth and Elia's tree, praying that they weren't fighting again.
Thankfully, when he reached the door, there was no sound from within. He knocked, then pushed the door open. "Anybody home? Reth are you here?"
The massive former King was just trotting down the stair, his face flushed. But he didn't look angry. "Hey, Aaryn. What's going on?"
"I, uh, I was wondering if I could ask you a question. A favor, really."
Reth looked surprised, but then he smiled. "Sure, sure. Just… why don't we go for a walk? My mate is resting. Let's not disturb her."
Aaryn hoped that meant that the two had finally gotten past their anger, but the look on Reth's face was strange, so he didn't comment, just shrugged and waited next to the door for Reth to join him.
