The Message (Part 2)

"I'm sorry, Auntie Solus. I'm sorry, Grandma Ripha." Aran said.

"Apology accepted." Solus and Menadion said yet they were inwardly fuming.

Between Elina's lessons and their "friendly" competition with Aran, they soon became capable of preparing a decent meal at a moment's notice. Nothing to write home about, but perfectly edible and sometimes even tasty enough to be served as part of the dinner.

It was after one of such successful events that Lith summoned the female side of the family for help.

Elina had already gone to bed and he had moved the assembly to the tower not to be caught in the act.

"Thank you for coming." Lith gave a polite nod to Tista, Rena, Solus, Kamila, Ripha, and Selia. "The trip with my mother is around the corner and I need your advice on a pressing matter that has to be resolved before our departure."

"How to deal with the return of that little shit of Meln?" Selia asked.