A Visit

I was at the Arena, watching the fights and counting out the coins for my betting that night when the disgruntled sound of Aris was what first brought my gaze up. I had to chuckle as Max sat between Aris and myself setting off Aris' temper. These two men have such a hatred for each other that I try not to enjoy it too much but they are very amusing!

I asked him if his ship went down in the river. It had been a time since our last contact and soon he will visit to see the children. They are very excited to see him and I think it would be good for them all. All of us.. it does me good to see the laughter and fun between he and them.. a part of life that we were denied. It was good to smile and laugh with him. I can see he drinks too much and wonder what profits my first winery might be showing or if he is drinking it all...

I have not seen Dawson since he apologized to me.. something I have not forgotten, he is not a man to do such things. The cases of wine have been sent to the cottage.