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"But when are we to depart, Aunt Alliene?" Alaerth pressed.
"You both agree that Sylquis will look after the kingdom while you are gone?"
"Yes." The twins said in unison.
Alliene nodded, "Very well. We will leave tomorrow evening, so that you have time to settle affairs here before we leave. Is that acceptable?"
"Yes, aunty." They said together again.
"Good. Till the morrow, then. Good night. I will be in Verloren's chambers if you have need of me during the night." Alliene made a small bow and exited, dispelling her ward.
"I hope we don't need her in the night. She would be terribly grouchy." Alae mused to herself with a half smile.
Alaerth rolled his eyes, "Don't you remember anything mother told you? Alliene doesn't sleep anymore."
Alae shoved him, "I know that, sheep brain. I was making a joke!"
"Oh...I get it now."
Alae sighed. Alaerth's snse of humour had been dwindling as of late.
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