"And where do you think you three are sneaking off to?" softly called a tired yet authoritative voice from behind them.
"Mr. Squirrel sir we were just heading to the market for a quick snack." replied Marcus with a smile as he turned to face the tired old black squirrel.
"With training swords and bo staffs?" questioned Old Ben with a raised eyebrow.
"Well we were going to hang out at the small field on the west side of the city." confessed Rebekah as she shuffled her feet while adding, "Marcus was going to show Judah something that he could use to convince his father that he'd learned something from the camp he thinks he's at."
"I see, and do your parents know were you're heading?" asked Old Ben with a smile that said he already knew the answer to the question but wanted to hear them say it.
"No, sir. Mr. and Mrs. Krystar as well as Ms. Squirrel are all still sleeping and we didn't wish to wake them." replied Judah as he looked down at his own feet.
