"Sorry, I gotta go. "Jake apologized abruptly as he got up. "We made a schedule with the rest of my group to meet at the plaza where we appeared.
"Oh, no worries. I completely understand. "Patrick accepted his apology with an understanding smile. As he wiped his mouth with the sleeve of his uniform, he added, "Do you mind if we come with you? We're off duty at the moment. We can explain the rest to you on the way. "
Jake pondered for a moment and then nodded, thinking it was a bargain. The two soldiers were good company and were a mine of free information.Only the Oracle knew how long and how much Aether the information would have cost him if he had had to get it alone.
Alima had also finished eating, but more graceful than her colleague, she rinsed her hands and face at the nearby fountain. Once ready, Jake set off again towards the Orange Cube he had come by.
