Once the old general opened up, he had a lot of things to talk about. Zero learned a lot more about the western district and the city from the old man than he would from Mitchnew. Other than the occasional bragging about his granddaughter who was a really excellent cook, Old Gary shared a lot of insider information about the things that go on between districts and key figures of the city that not even Truen knew about.
Aldina pretended not to be interested in the talk between men and excused herself to the kitchen to write her new articles. The grandfather and granddaughter had a small fight but it ended quickly when they heard someone knocking on the backdoor.
"Must be those bags of bones again," Gary sighed. "Aldina, go find some of the bread the baker gave us to distribute. Also, add a few more logs to the fireplace, it is cold tonight. Don't forget to feed the horses!"
"Got it already! How many times do you have to say this? Sheesh!"
