at her husband.

"Dearest, I don't know how you manage it!" Vee never ceased to be amazed at the acumen displayed by the Chief Justice... in so many different fields.

"It looks as though just this one venture will pay for our entire trip!" She squeezed his arm and blew him a kiss. "You are so wonderful!"

Jojo grinned like a boy, pleased that his new venture was proving successful. "I heard a horn a moment ago... what was that all about?"

"Well, from what I understand there's to be a ceremony in front of the Jarl's house. We should probably attend, don't you think?" Vee looked up at jojo for confirmation. He always seemed to know the proper thing to do.

"Yes, I think we should, Pet," he patted her arm where it lay across his. "A few more prayers of any sort can't hurt if they help us find the OlyAil."

Chattering away, describing her finds in the marketplace, Vee was surprised that the walk to the Ve took only a few minutes. There were only a few people gathered yet, but people were approaching from all sides.

"This looks like it, darling," she said, eyes shining with excitement. "Let's make sure to get close enough to hear everything!"