Pol said softly, “Thank you for saying ‘we.’ You never have before.” Rohan blinked. “Haven’t I?” “No. It’s always between you and Mother, or Chay, or Maarken—never me included as an active partner.” His father looked bemused. “It seems as if you’ve impressed me as well as everyone else today with the fact that you’re growing up. Very well. We, meaning you and I, have a great deal to talk about. But we also need to sleep until at least noon tomorrow. And that is an order that we, as the High Prince and your father, will hold you to obeying.” Pol made a face, then laughed. “I’m going to climb
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