I got to watch the new maidens interact with my matrons as we ate lunch. I could see Diamiutar, Heilantu and Lymarith preparing packs for each of us, ensuring we would have the bedrolls, food, and other supplies we'd need. They would have time to finish them while we went and visited with Durithana.

I was impatient to get my new weapons and get things moving.

"Well, I'm going to go see if Durithana is ready with my gear." I declared, pulling my rifle from where I'd leaned it to eat.

Tavorwen, Creadean and Narusil made it clear they were coming too.

I was shocked walking into Durathana's workshop. There...