It took an hour to fully prepare everything and another thirty minutes to make minute details. Leila spent those moments like a busy bee. She makes no chance for Khelly to ask her about various 'whys' and 'whats'. Her little girl is as curious and talkative as she had always been.
Nevertheless, the whole Q&A round was deflected by grandpa Rodleo. If he wasn't around they would need to allocate more time to finish everything. They might even end up late going back to the camp. There were some mishaps here and there too not just Khelly's questions.
The old man was a dear and provided enough distraction for the curious girl. He answers once in a while. Other times he subtly guides the blond into more productive activities.
"So you guys ready?" Leila asked as she looked into the battle ready form of her companions.
Khelly was sporting a dagger in her hands. Very like her, straightforward and direct. Somehow the former goddess had foreseen that coming.
