"Probably not the whole season," Jigano reassured the new Preceptor, grinning at his friend's laugh. "There are livestock to take care of, businesses to run, homes to protect... and all the preparations to help those friends and neighbors who chose to stay. I think you you'll get the main influx the day or two before Remi closes down your side of the portal, but it should only be for two weeks, not three months." They were to stubborn for their own good, the bard knew. Himself included.
The shift in mood was palpable as Jigano recovered from his own shock at hearing what had been happening in the tropical paradise lately - or at least, Ronin's corner of it. The captain's laughter seemed harsh compared to its earlier ease and Jigano winced sympathetically at learning that he'd asked the same question that Ronin was likely sick of answering. "Ah... I'd offer condolences, but I don't know if they're quite... appropriate." It didn't sound like Ronin had asked for this, wanted it, or been given much choice in the matter, if Jigano had to judge from his tone and the anger in his gritted teeth.
Curious as he was, perhaps a change of subject was in order. No point in wasting Ronin's nice nap with all this unhappiness. "We don't have to talk about it, if you dont't want to. I heard that you're a preceptor these days? What goes into the position?" He absolutely wasn't above scouting out how Caido's other governments worked to see if they could improve things in the Grounds.
The shift in mood was palpable as Jigano recovered from his own shock at hearing what had been happening in the tropical paradise lately - or at least, Ronin's corner of it. The captain's laughter seemed harsh compared to its earlier ease and Jigano winced sympathetically at learning that he'd asked the same question that Ronin was likely sick of answering. "Ah... I'd offer condolences, but I don't know if they're quite... appropriate." It didn't sound like Ronin had asked for this, wanted it, or been given much choice in the matter, if Jigano had to judge from his tone and the anger in his gritted teeth.
Curious as he was, perhaps a change of subject was in order. No point in wasting Ronin's nice nap with all this unhappiness. "We don't have to talk about it, if you dont't want to. I heard that you're a preceptor these days? What goes into the position?" He absolutely wasn't above scouting out how Caido's other governments worked to see if they could improve things in the Grounds.
