Xavier had left the royal estate earlier, and though he didn't tell her exactly where he was going, she read his mind and saw that it was some sort of trade that had to do with a thousand gold coins. She asked him what it was about, and he said a trade. When she asked if he would be back for their shift, he told her he wouldn't miss it for the world. It was a commitment, and she always came first. He returned about an hour ago, and though he didn't come into her room, she could hear his voice from where he stood. He spoke about the territories...