Chat Over Wine (1)

The nightlife in the border fortress was very peaceful, mainly because multiple saints were stationed to garrison the border on every passage between the kingdoms. Travelling from the border to the inland of every kingdom would consume a lot of time and energy, even for a saint. Therefore, Leonardo and company would wait out in the fortress' accommodations until a fleet of royal wyverns was dispatched to accompany the prince and his entourage towards the bequeathed territory.

Leonardo spent hours from dusk till dawn meditating over his bloodthirsty armament, and he made considerable progress, unaware of Aria's contributions to that endeavour. Although he was curious about the rest and their whereabouts throughout the night, he didn't feel like disturbing their time of peace after a few months-long arduous journeys.