Much to Theora's disappointment, Quil didn't stay long; she had to run several errands around the village, as well as relay information and make sure things could function despite everyone staying at home. Like Ann, she had only warned Theora to stay home or limit her trips to the forest, with a sterner voice than usual. Hearing this for the second time made Theora sigh after the Marshall had disappeared out of sight. Suddenly, even her favorite forest seemed too small and almost unappealing... Theora brought the bag inside and laid out the contents on the table to check it carefully first before adjusting the list she'd made prior to receiving it. She had to keep a hungry Augie from snatching some of it, but she was grateful to have received fresh bread most of all; that was one thing she
