Byia swam back home with a happy Lodon next to her and Rodhy chasing Guyi around them. Byia thought Lodon looked surprisingly happy and asked, “Why that look on your face? You seem very pleased with yourself.”
Lodon showed her a small belt purse he was carrying. “I got a lot of tips today because of that party. I am going to buy a pretty bracelet for my mother, and there will still be a lot of money to give them. This part-time job was a splendid idea. I can gain money even if we don’t go on a Quest.”
“Yeah, Guyi had a nice idea. And it’s also a good coverup for you. Are you excited about the idea of going with us for that extra training? I forgot to ask you.”
Lodon put his purse away and answered, “Yeah, I need all the training I can get after seeing you fight with Nayima and Guyi at t
