[Eskal]

"What do you write?" Lucas asked as he walked over. He blinked as a royal carriage pulled up at the bottom of the hill.
"Uncle!" Calantha shrieked happily as she flung the gate open and ran down the hill. Henry scooped her up and carried up back to the cottage.
"Henry, it's been a while," Lucas said.
"I was on my way back to the palace from a trip and I figured I'd stop by."
"Did you bring presents?" Calantha more demanded than asked.
Henry chuckled. "You'll see." He put the girl down just to see her dart off back towards the carriage. He blinked as he saw Calla. "Lucas, since when did you have company besides me?"
"I have company," Lucas said defensively.