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Evander blinks several times, but when he nods, it's almost resolute. "I suppose that only makes sense. It isn't as though I haven't studied for this, after all. Thank you, Jun, I think I needed to hear that."

At long last, Min tires of irritating Alvis, and Evander lapses into silence, too, contemplating your advice. You arrive at the first inn you'll be stopping at on your way to Elith just as a light rain starts up.

Evander stands first as you pull up outside the door and offers to help each of you down from the carriage. Min and Alvis file out first, accepting his offered hand almost absentmindedly. You're the last one left in the carriage.