Ch. 616 Tree talk, and exploring holes

When Elric once again appeared out of nowhere without any warning, Treow Stonebark was not overly startled and the two old witches barley reacted at all, only giving him a slight bow out of respect.

"Was your walk amongst the trees pleasant your eminence?"

"Thank you for the prompt and proper greeting youg Treow Stonebark, but such formalitys are not nessasary. The only time you would have to be formal with me is if and when you ask for Rosebud's hand."

"I am not sure that I understand your words your eminence."

"You can ask her about it. I am sure that the ladies are pestering her about such matters as we speak, or am I wrong about my understanding of how the mind of a woman and a mother works, elders?"

"It it not our place to ponder on the thoughts of our empress, and matriarch, but your thoughts on the subject of their discussions with the princess should not be far from the truth, your eminence, or do you prefer us to address you as Great Elder Elric?"