Meili stood with Manni and Tricky outside the training camp where Bai Li was preparing his troops for the campaign in the north.
She knew he was very busy these days, with no time to see her; that was okay, but she did worry about him working so hard all the time.
Her First and Second Brothers had told her that the man was frenetic, barely finding time to sleep.
As a friend, she felt that she must encourage him to eat and sleep properly while he worked night and day for the people.
She had specially prepared him some healthy foods and supplements in small portable containers for easy consumption while he was living at the training camp.
There were guards on duty at the gates and standing on the walkway along the very high log fence line.
Meili tried again.
"I've brought some food for your Commander Bai. Please allow me in to see him."
