Roland and Jesting stood outside for a moment, listening to the Thorin's interacting. Their topics of conversation held no boundaries or shame.
"So, they gossip too." Jesting noted.
"Uh-huh." Roland nodded. "The Thorin's are perhaps the most unique family in Eldoria. My wife prefers to call their conversations about other people an information trading and assessment session."
Jesting snorted, he nearly laughed but stopped himself short.
Roland strolled into the room with his automatic princely welcoming smile on his face. His arrival was timed with the announcement that his father-in-law had brought along four peacocks.
General Paxton sent Roland a challenging gaze, daring him to say something about the peacocks.
"I hope they don't drown in the sea." Roland widened his fake smile. His words were not absent of sarcasm.
"Is that a threat?" General Paxton smiled dangerously.
