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A Draken Rising; 22

"Markus, Ellius, I will be leaving for a few days." Rafael set down his breakfast plate and stood to his feet.

"So soon Captain?" Markus questioned, "You've only been here for a few days. Must you leave already?"

"Today is March 13th; you know that I leave every year at this time."

"Aye, I know that you leave, but where do you go?" Markus shook his head.

Ellius just looked at Rafael; he could see sadness in the boy's eyes. "Would you like some company?"

"No Ellius. I highly doubt that would be wise."

"Are you certain?"

Rafael opened the front door, "Unfortunately I do not think you would be well received in my father's house."

Ellius lifted an eyebrow.

"Goodbye Markus, Ellius, I will see you again in a few days." Rafael walked out the door.

"Not well received in his father's house? I wonder why? I mean, who could dislike you?" Markus shook his head. "Makes no sense to me."

"I am more curious about what happens there." Ellius turned to Markus, "This happens every year?"

"Yep. He leaves for three or four days, an' when he comes back, he always seems weak, like he's hurt."

Ellius closed his eyes; Rafael would have some explaining to do when he returned.

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