The shaded path!
Arthur continued to stroke Pendragon while Simon supplemented.
"I've already had someone notify the managers of Lilith's and Vivian's stores; they should be arriving shortly," he said.
As he spoke, the newly promoted apprentice policeman looked nervously at his police chief.
He was waiting for a direct response from Malz.
Had he done well?
Or not?
"Well done!"
Malz, who was never one to chide unduly, gave Simon's left upper arm a strong pat with his right hand.
Immediately, the new apprentice policeman breathed a sigh of relief and sent a grateful look towards Arthur—in the heart of the new apprentice, it was Arthur's guidance that allowed him to execute everything methodically.
At the same time, a smile appeared on his face.
And it was at this time that Malz gently reminded him.
"Go and speak to Truda about oversleeping," he said softly.
Simon was taken aback, then quickly realized what he meant, a look of embarrassment appearing on his face.
