Three days at Riven Gate were not three days of standing beside packed bags.
On day1741, the party rested while the carrier pool completed its receiving checks. The eight animals from Rootwell stayed in the pool’s care with their actual condition recorded. None would be forced straight into the next leg because a familiar load already fitted its saddle.
Vela and Rennit received their final pay for the first contract.
Vela had a bed booked and no road appointment for the next week.
Rennit intended to make the same sensible decision after asking three unnecessary questions about possible work.
Tavin told him to rest before accepting an answer.
He grumbled.
Then he went to sleep.
