Future Basis (Part 2)

"Stop being so paranoid." Lith said in his best Solus impression. "Not every act of kindness hides a hidden agenda. Good people do exist."

Solus laughed hard as the earlier sour mood became a small cloud on the horizon.

They bought everything both the Verhen House and Mansion would need for months, enough to fill the pantries to the brim.

"I get the sugar, the flour, and the spices." The merchant said in confusion as he handed them the goods on the list. "But how can the owner of the biggest farm in Lustria County need to buy milk?"

Solus blushed hard. Everyone in the family loved ice cream but her enthusiasm for it was unparalleled, often depleting the share of the milk that Raaz kept for the family's needs.

"It's-" Lith pointed at her.

"Complicated." Solus cut him short, slapping his hand away. "We have lots of unexpected guests and some of them eat a lot."