Northstar Vale mo money, mo problems

He raised his brows with a smile as she mentioned Isi, pleased to hear that the two still had a friendship. Isi was what. . .her cousin, of a sort? He wasn't sure; it was some sort of complicated relationship he couldn't keep track of. But they were family, friends, and most importantly, kru.

They were all kru, circumstances be damned. Too bad Ajatar wouldn't see it that way.

Don't thank me yet, he teased, grinning. I'm kind of a hard-ass teacher. But then, so is your nomi. . .so maybe you're used to it already. He turned a grateful stare to his niece. Thank you, Blodreina. I should get back to my kids.

Vercingetorix dipped his head to the fos goufa—wanheda—Praimfaya. It was good to meet you, he said. Looking forward to our first lesson.

And if she's anything like my own daughter, he mused as he headed home, I'm gonna get my ass kicked.