“I suppose so,” she said.
“Alright, then. Here’s what I intend. Rhys and Benitoe, you’re free to participate or not, as you choose, but I encourage you to come. Starting next week, I’ll begin a course of study for Rhian and Brynach. It will include reading and discussion, kennel management and hound maintenance, hound management and hunting, and breeding and training. Since so much of this will be practical rather than theoretical, I want to see all of you at the meets, doubled up as appropriate. For now, that means Rhian with me and Brynach with Benitoe. We’ll change that around sometimes.”
Rhian asked, “What will happen after the great hunt… ?” She stopped, awkwardly.
“You mean, when I leave?”
She nodded.
“None of that’s been decided for sure. If I must go back, I’ll urge the contin
