Saezer listened to her polite apologies and then nodded, flattered by her acceptance. "Tomorrow is fine. At one, in the park by the river? If you don't mind bringing swords and lunch that far." He bowed slightly one more time as he wished her goodnight, then turned and left, feeling more refreshed than he had in a long time. He breathed in the calm evening air, and as his steps took him away from the home of Primrose Dragoslav, he realized he'd made a friend.
