"I'm sorry," Tobias apologised to Hazel.
Hazel looked away from the book she was reading to Tobias lying on her lap. "It is fine. You were yawning all through dinner so I knew that you would be tired when you came. You can sleep a little more. I want to read a little longer before I go to bed."
Tobias resisted the need to go to sleep. "Now is the time for us to talk, I mustn't sleep yet."
"That is kind of you but I see that you are tired and I prefer that you rest. We can speak early in the morning after you get some rest. I fear you might forget anything said now because you are tired. I was told you were in the court today," said Hazel.
"I was and it was annoying like always. To celebrate my reign, there might be a festival held. It was long overdue for the people of this town to celebrate. We must get the word out to other towns for anyone who wants to come to Lockwood to start preparing," Tobias replied, informing Hazel of court matters.
