He couldn’t help the bemused smile that made his lips twitch. “Rance, newly arrived. Sort of.”
Jigano spoke up then, explaining the Festival to come with a bit of a different tone than he’d used to explain it to Rance. Then again, they’d been having a conversation at the time instead of one giving a lecture or anything to the other. Still, his smile slipped as the speech brought up mixed memories of a very emotional afternoon. It was Quanil’s enthusiastic applause that drew him out of lurking thoughts and back to the present. He cocked his head as they mentioned recognizing him and the smile returned at the youth’s obvious adoration of the Provost. “You’re welcome. He helped me sort a few things out, so it was an easy decision to come help.”
He turned to the table, looking over the supplies and musing over what he might do for his second lantern. “Not to mention I might be a Loreseeker, too.” He glanced at Quanil. “At least, I’m trying it on for size. Never been part of a guild before.”
Jigano spoke up then, explaining the Festival to come with a bit of a different tone than he’d used to explain it to Rance. Then again, they’d been having a conversation at the time instead of one giving a lecture or anything to the other. Still, his smile slipped as the speech brought up mixed memories of a very emotional afternoon. It was Quanil’s enthusiastic applause that drew him out of lurking thoughts and back to the present. He cocked his head as they mentioned recognizing him and the smile returned at the youth’s obvious adoration of the Provost. “You’re welcome. He helped me sort a few things out, so it was an easy decision to come help.”
He turned to the table, looking over the supplies and musing over what he might do for his second lantern. “Not to mention I might be a Loreseeker, too.” He glanced at Quanil. “At least, I’m trying it on for size. Never been part of a guild before.”
