Dominus caught her gaze, and added another little condition. "Ah, and if you would keep what has happened here today a secret, for the most part, it would make my life easier," Dominus said with a gentle smile. "Of course, I do not mind you sharing your victory over the Goblins – that is your glory. I merely ask that you do not mention the appearance of the Hobgoblin, if you can, nor mine own involvement."
"Uhm… Okay," Nila glanced towards Beam, before reluctantly agreeing.
"Well, Beam, do you feel up to a walk back into the village?" Dominus asked.
Beam nodded. "I need to fill up the sled and bring some wood back with me."
"Not a chance." Dominus said.
"Are you stupid!? Look at your leg! There's no way you're doing that," Nila shouted straight after him.
"But I told your mother that I would…" Beam tried to say awkwardly. "Besides, someone will take the sled if I leave it out in the middle of the forest."
