Hidden in Plain Sight

To Sam's surprise, Jigano pulled him in and gave him a...rather awkward, but still sincere hug of his own, which he returned with a smile. Hearing that the guild was in trouble was enough to quickly take the smile from his lips, Sam listening with his teeth worrying his lip. Had he left in the peak of trouble for his companions..? Abandoned them in their hour of need, when Jigano had had to shut down his pride and joy? "I..see. I suppose I did not know the Queen had the power to do so, but..well. At least Amalia will look after it well." Jigano's concern was appreciated, but unnecessary. As far as Sam could tell, he was one of the luckier people to come out of the last month. "I'm fine. I've been doing work for The Voice in the woods." He looked about then leaned in to whisper as if revealing a great secret: "Exploring. I think it will be important." It was clear he was thrilled about this, the smile hardly able to keep from his lips. Samuel He took a step but then felt tired He said, I'll rest a little while But when he tried to walk again He wasn't a child