Leaving the companions to get acquainted, Jigano assisted Loren with the awkward maneuvering of the carpet through doors and around corners, helping as best he could to keep the weight distributed evenly and backing up when he saw the doors swing open and Loren trying to push back. "Mm. Yes, she did show up at the Hunter's Guild," Jigano agreed, keeping his tone carefully neutral, uncertain how Loren felt about the Queen but not wanting to alienate him by picking a fight with someone he seemed to be working for. Still... "Deimos did most of the overseeing there, though." Credit where it was due, however strained his relationship with the General could be.
Ah, at least the children had been found. Loren was less happy about it than Jigano had anticipated, though he had to wait until they were through the door to find out why. "I'm sorry to hear that," the bard offered tentatively. "But they are certainly safer with you than without you. Especially now." Now, with LongNight just around the corner, it was more important than ever for them to stay close to home. He sighed, thinking of his own mate and the farmer's stubborn refusal to come to the Settlement for safety. More than almost anything Jigano wanted to be with him during the week of danger and blood, so that they could stand together against any monsters that tried the stoutness of the farmstead door.
But he had promises to keep, and Rory would not let him break his honor just for love.
Ah, at least the children had been found. Loren was less happy about it than Jigano had anticipated, though he had to wait until they were through the door to find out why. "I'm sorry to hear that," the bard offered tentatively. "But they are certainly safer with you than without you. Especially now." Now, with LongNight just around the corner, it was more important than ever for them to stay close to home. He sighed, thinking of his own mate and the farmer's stubborn refusal to come to the Settlement for safety. More than almost anything Jigano wanted to be with him during the week of danger and blood, so that they could stand together against any monsters that tried the stoutness of the farmstead door.
But he had promises to keep, and Rory would not let him break his honor just for love.
