“But, there is one last thing.” Verdreth quickly glanced at Ervash, and then back at Theo. “Now, Arleta is a very special neighbor to us.” Arleta swiveled further toward the orc, her thick eyebrows nearly knitting a sweater in anticipation of what else he was about to say. “Yes,” Ervash agreed quickly. “So, when you’re steering that cart… be hasty, so you are not late, but do not go too fast.” Theo simply sat there, nodding, but Arleta’s cheeks burned like the inside of her stove when she was baking a loaf of bread. The look on Verdreth’s face was deadly serious as he pushed his glasses up on
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