Broken Boulder the curse of delight singing-sunlight

for some reason, the question, out of nowhere, makes him laugh -- a real laugh, something he hasn't done in a while. "singing-sunlight," delight answers, "what about you?" it's true they don't know much about each other -- odd for the historian. only he hasn't been much for collecting stories, lately. 

he still isn't. instead the chancellor picks up his head and looks around, taking in the sight of the garden. it's not his first time here, no, but it is beautiful. not as beautiful as the vale. not as beautiful as the forest. but beautiful, and he appreciates that, distantly. at least he tells himself he appreciates it.