Despite the late hour everyone was awake and seated around the warm fire in the little kitchen of Master Elric’s house. Aerys ran to open the door as soon as they heard the knocks. He soon introduced a tall and well built man inside. The man kept his hood on and walked straight towards Master Elric whom he embraced warmly. After a while, they released their embrace and they both sat around the small table where Aerys laid two full glasses of wine. The hooded man emptied his in one gulp and asked for a refill. This time though, he kept the bottle near him. -It is good to see you again Drake, said Master Elric with a smile. It’s been a long time. -Ten years I guess, replied the hooded man in a deep voice. Elric chuckled. -That long? Well time sure flies quickly. How are things going? -Neither better nor worst. You know how it is. Elric nodded and took a sip of wine.
