Chapter 56: The Invitation

It was near evening when there came a knock on the door of the guest house, and she turned her head curiously to look when Ellis went to open the door. "Benji!" he happily exclaimed, grabbing Benjamin and holding him aloft. Avera chuckled. 'Some things never change.' "Hello, Ellis," Benjamin said, greeting him gladly. "Is Avera here, and may I speak with her, please?" he asked, fixing his glassing after returning to the ground. "Aye, my boy! Right over here!" Ellis enthusiastically replied,...