170 Like A Fairy

The streets were surprisingly empty for the middle of the day but the few people who did see them couldn't help but whisper among themselves. Blaise wasn't sure how many people had been informed of his plan before a large number of foreigners showed up. He would be wary too without prior notice.

"Jae, what're you doing with all of these people?" one young man dared to call out. "Where have you been all this time? I delivered some things to your mother last month and she said you were off getting married!"

Jae puffed up his chest proudly. "I did get married but Alamar also put me in charge of a very important diplomatic mission. These people are here to help us. Where is he?"

"Last I saw he was helping Lirael with her children because she's been sick. They're about Adam's age so they're probably all at the playground."

"Thanks! I'll check there now."