174. New Residents. *

The wagons seemed endless as the people surrounded them.

It was my first time up in there inside the towers.

The long line of black wagons, horses, and the golden white man surrounded them looked like an army. A small one but an army none the less.

Those uniforms were easy to spot even from that far.

" Someone go and inform Setil and Stuart about our arrivals. "

I climbed down little, and took Alexander's hand who helped me jump down.

" Jake! Go to the tavern. Mirine check in on the work at he houses, find Metill report back quickly. " - Alexander give out the orders.

The two closest run off while two more opened the gates.

My husband riding on a horse slowly, ahead of the others.. he stopped his black mare jumped off and walked the rest towards us.

" Hello all. " - he give me a little kiss and let Manata take his horse. " Mellos, lead them in and let the people out already. "

One of the two man riding behind him took off his helmet and bowed towards Carlos. " Understood Lord. "

They galloped past us some nodding with smiles while others who peeked out the wagons waived at Zephyr and Carlos whom they actually knew.

" So many..weren't any trouble on the road little brother? " - asked Alexander.

" No..they did have an extra hundred archers with them..they would needed a small army to take them on. " - he was just in his black sweater which he loved so much as he turned back to me.

" Where is our kid? " - he asked.

" Left her home with granny and Ciren. She's getting restless you know. " - I looked up to his face blaming him for her moody behaviour. " She wants to get back to training. "

" Not until Monday she won't.." - he snickered.

" Why Monday? " - I asked confused.

He looked towards Carlos and mother waving to the crowd.

" I promised Carlos grandmother to visit her.. the delegation must've arrived in Malai to see Levitan and his acolytes. In 3 days we should have a date of the reunification/engagement party. "

" Just a day right? " - I asked suspiciously.

Jetting off for days without me will not happen again.

" Yes my love, and it needs to be now. Once the date is set and people reorganised we have work to be done. Mining the quarry will coming full swing with Carlos at the helm and roads need to be build, Nifa merchants arrive soon and we need to talk to them and then..

" Hush, Hush..." - I squeezed him tight calming his racing mind. " ..You have help. "

He took a few deep breaths.

" You're right..I have Alexander, Lucian, Carlos, Ciren, Manata and Moritz, my sisters and wondrous daughter, not mention..

( TWACK )

" How about the women you're spending the rest of your life with!? " - his body so solid it hurt my knuckles when punching it.

" I know...I rely on you a great deal. " - he smiled lifting me a little.

" Liar..but keep saying things like that."

I felt his fingers so clearly now..we couldn't indulge in each other touches because of all the extra layers winter required. Now as he slid them up ..

" Khmm.."

Mother played morality police after making me listen to ..details.. Which, I was not even allowed to tell Zephyr since he promised to move out if, I ever did go into a play by play.

" Let us go and greet them. "

She pointed at the now empty road.

" Now go ... you prepared a speech? " - I asked him.

We followed the other inside and let the gate close behind us.

" Pfft..don't need too my love, " - he pointed at his head with a silly smile. " ..its all up here. It's a gift really. "

Pinched him a little but, I was amazed how easily he talked to crowds of people, even way back in the day.

No nerves or fear of any kind .. I hope our kids inherit his qualities.

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Inside the town square was enough people to make me dizzy.

We stood in the middle of it and even if it happened before ..all these eyes on me ..made my heart pound and was nervous.

I felt my hand squeezed. His usual confidant smile helped me calm down like it was magic.

He turned to the others.

" Welcome to Emet village! I'm going to brief..you had a long journey and in need food and a night of good rest! "

He talked loud enough so everyone could hear him.

" Once feasted! ..Our men will escort you to your brand new houses which been finished just this morning! "

"""" WOOO..YEAH! """"

He had to stop for the cheers to end.

The people shared some happy smiles. They didn't anticipated to sleep under their own roofs straight away.

Once again my husband forward thinking allowed them to immediately start their lifes inside their own homes.

" We will hold on the actual celebration, until we get to know each other a little better..I hope we all learn to live in harmony! "

He already warned all about giving them a little space and let our merge come naturally like with those from old Tori.

" Use the coming days to explore and mingle, soon will be even more changes. Tomorrow night!! Our very own troupe of entertainers will act out their original play, Tragic Love. "

He pointed at the Monroe family who all displayed some tricks or jumps, rolls as Ceron bowed proudly.

It was hard not to laugh at my husband's pretend enthusiasm. He wasn't a theater fan but the people from Dharma could barely contain themselves.

Just want until our own theatre is standing..I guess there were was ways to spend the gold once everyone settled. But, if we can't indulge ourselves than what is the point of it?

" Until then enjoy the food and the Ale, those ready to see their houses right away can ask .." - he looked around searching. " ..My little brother over there. His name is Manata Emil and will be responsible for your smooth transition. Thank you!! "

The people cheered him like it was a performance and poor naive Manata never looked prouder or happier.

" Your lazy. " - I said my opinion.

He looked bewildered.

" You dare!? " - he said starting to chase me.

It was a long time we were able run without fear of slipping down the mud and snow.

I let him catch me.

" Let's grab our princess and join in. "

I was okay with that..but since we were inside the forest and no one was around..

" But first.. " - I checked my panties..good no need to take them down. " Let's celebrate privately. "

I pushed on the nearby tree and we did..twice.