"I am sure they will be," Aristide said as he scribbled own a quick response to his uncles letter. Aunt Ambrosia was not one to really be worried about. He was sure Liliana would not do well with wet and cold but would probably survive out of sheer spite. Tanwen was the one he was most worried about.

"I made a painting for him of himself as a conquering Roman hero in battle," Aristide said, idly resting his own head on hers as she leaned into him.