“Sammaria, “she calls out to her.

“Alani?”

“It is I.”

“It seems forever since I’ve seen you last, “she says hobbling over to her to give her a hug.

“Yes, it does seem that long doesn’t it.”

“Can I get you food or drink?”

“Drink will be fine.”

“Great, I just purchased wine from the market.” Grabbing a few glasses and a pitcher containing the wine she pours them both a glass.

“I see you are consumed with work.”

“That I am your extra hands have been missed, “she says smiling at her, “I’m glad you are well.”

“Apologies for my long absence as I wanted to come by sooner to express gratitude for tending to me in my time of need.”

“No need it is what friends are for as I know if placed in the same position you would do the same.”

“Yes, of course, “she says taking a sip of wine.

“Did you travel here alone?”

“No, I was escorted by Ate she awaits for me outside your door, “her response caused Sammaria to smile.

“Why do you smile?”

“Since the attack your name spills from the tongue of many.”

“You mean whispers of enjoyment and gratitude as brutish hands were laid upon me.”

“No, quite the opposite many are fascinated how a stranger managed to command the great panther a privilege granted only to Jaeil.”

“She has refused to leave me I am forever grateful for her friendship.”

“Friendship?”

“Yes, she will not leave me unattended and at night she lays by my side.”

“What spell did you use, “she ask jesting with her.

“I know of no spells I assisted her once in her time of need and she returned the favor.”

“And how is Jaeil?”

“Often quiet, “she lied truth was the day after she tended to her wound Jaeil hadn’t spoken not a single word to her which she found strangely odd since she had asked her an abundant of questions about her past and family.

“You befriend a grand beast and are the first woman to stay overnight in Jaeils home in the short amount of time you have been here you have managed the impossible.”

“You speak with false tongue I have not.”

“You staying the night in Jaeils home is a privilege granted to no woman, “she says refilling their glasses with wine.