【✠】Though subjugation was unnecessary, a flash of appreciation graced his lips - a trained response, far more rigid and distant than he would have liked - before a quick gesture of his hand bid the man stand. The Northwest. A pleasant detail of information. ❝ I offer my home as a place for refuge for the night, if you have the time to spare. Both you and your horse may rest before returning to your pilgrimage. Are you headed South? ❞
♘—» The last thing he would have anticipated was being welcome in the man’s home. Was this a jest? Was the man truly a prince? His clothing and the richness of his cloak gave away nobility, that was certain. Leo was not the guarded, hesitant type. Leo took what was in front of him and hoped it be true, only because he had no patience to do otherwise. “Thank you. Your kindness is honorable.” He bowed again, this time a quick movement, before answering. “Nay, I travel to visit my sister and nephew. They live just a few leagues East of here Well–past the river…” Just thinking about the distance and the bypass he needed to maneuver exhausted him.
