[Eskal]

"Riding bare-back probably doesn't help," Cormac said as he scanned the book and rubbed his knee with his other hand. They were sore from his days of scrubbing floors and nights of dancing. He glanced at Astien. "Next time you get sick, don't push yourself." He returned his eyes to the book, blinking back a few tears. "It'll only get worse if you do."