"Hello!" Orien grins as she greets Ysenna's husband, who looks as grave as usual.
"I'm afraid Ysenna needs to rest today," he says. "Yesterday was very busy."
"Oh, I'm sorry." It was to be expected, and Orien squashes her disappointment.
"Not your fault." He hols out a piece of paper and a small bag. "This is for you."
"More books?" Orien's heart lifts. Fetching books is fun.
"If you please."
"I'll go now." She scans the paper, then stops. "Oh, that's interesting."
"What is?"
"She wants 'Tales of the Unfledged.' But she already has a copy."
"Lektor Khian's edition has extra material. Don't give him any money, he owes Ysenna a favour since she lent him the Lachrymal a month ago."
"All right!"