116 - General Mud

I waited for Silasas and his Uncle in my own library. He'd arrived a few days ago and had rested from his journey at the family's townhouse. It was after dinner but not too late. I had the kaf service set up next to the brazier because it was still stone cold in the Marble Palace this early in the spring, at night. I had a stack of books next to me that I intended to read soon. I'd