"Ever the gracious hostess," he teased gently. "Edy and I may have helped, but you did the lion's share of the life-saving!" And grateful he was for it, for Amalia... and Rory. And the rest who would not still be with them if not for Vervain's gift and generosity with it.
Making the beds wasn't heavy work, but it took more energy than Jigano had expected, and he was silently glad that Vervain decided to sit down afterwards since it gave him an excuse to do so as well, now that the infirmary was looking brighter and cleaner for their work.
He smiled at his former employer's words, though it still held a shadow of sadness in it. "No one could take her place," he spoke gently, for he knew that Vervain hadn't meant it that way. "But I would be honored to pass along what she taught me. I know she would want the knowledge shared, to save more lives. And for yourself and your own strengths I would be more than honored to have your knowledge and skills shared with the Loreseekers. Both what you bring, and what you can help us find in the Atheneum." He bowed his head gratefully, relieved to have Vervain's calm and commanding presence counted among his fellow scholars.
Making the beds wasn't heavy work, but it took more energy than Jigano had expected, and he was silently glad that Vervain decided to sit down afterwards since it gave him an excuse to do so as well, now that the infirmary was looking brighter and cleaner for their work.
He smiled at his former employer's words, though it still held a shadow of sadness in it. "No one could take her place," he spoke gently, for he knew that Vervain hadn't meant it that way. "But I would be honored to pass along what she taught me. I know she would want the knowledge shared, to save more lives. And for yourself and your own strengths I would be more than honored to have your knowledge and skills shared with the Loreseekers. Both what you bring, and what you can help us find in the Atheneum." He bowed his head gratefully, relieved to have Vervain's calm and commanding presence counted among his fellow scholars.
