ONLY YOU KNOW IT

Finally towards the evening, Basch returned to Rabanastre from Bhujierba with the reply of the Marquis Dammore IV, while in the royal palace there were those who wondered if the Marquis would have perished those who did not.

Basch wondered more and more thoughtfully that it contained the precious letter of the Marquis, sent to Ashe. The huma could only hypothesize what was written there, but from his expression he presaged something not positive.

Thinking that in addition to the reasons for the absence of the Marquis, in the letter there must be a blame on him, addressed to his nephew Ashe. For Basch it was easy to read what the Marquis thought whenever the two crossed paths.

Basch felt on himself, all the resentment that the Marquis felt towards him and his brother and what he had done.

Returning to the palace at a later hour, Basch decided to rest a while before delivering the letter to Princess Ashe himself the following day. The judge knew well the urgency and importnaza of the letter that he carried with him, and being able only remotely imagine its contents, he agreed that this evening it was not the case to disturb the princess's harem, immediately delivering the missive.

Since Princess Ashe had had her uncle's letter and its contents troubled her, the young sovereign could be troubled and consequently had not a good sleep, having less strength to carry out her sovereign tasks the following day. .

As he walked slowly and heavily, Basch headed for the room where Larsa and Judge Zargabaath were staying to ask how things had gone in his absence.

Even though the hour was late, Judge Zargabaath was still awake, bending to work on some paperwork concerning the Archadean empire, when he heard someone knocking at the door of the room, the judge got up from the table and went to the door to see who in the middle of the night was looking for him.

As soon as he opened the door he found Basch, Zargabaath was surprised to find him at that hour near his door, he did not wait to see him but the day after he had just risen, he could not understand why Judge Gabranth wanted at that time from him.

-What are you still doing up? Do you think this is the time? - said Zargabaath.

"I urgently needed to speak with you and Lord Larsa. the judge said firmly, entering the room of Zargabaath.

- You're crazy! Larsa is going to sleep! -The Archadian said annoyed what were the claims of Judge Gabranth.

- I'm not crazy at all! I came here to ask what happened in my absence.

"Nothing happened, only Al Cid came, he and Lord Larsa were a good deal to talk about the plus and the least of the Marquis Ondore's absence, however, you did not miss anything so significant. I subdued the Archadean judge to Basch under an angry voice, then asked Judge Gabranth how the meeting with the Marquis had gone.

-So soon tell me how it went to Bhuijerba with Marchese?- the judge asked.

-Not I have only reminded the Marquis what his duties were. - Gabranth points out.

-You say with a funeral face ... although I know that for the role you played in the war he can hate you.-

- I performed an order, then we must not allow the past to ruin the present and the future. - Gabranth Mist throwing an eye to Zargabaath in a nightgown, finely embroidered.

-Whatever you have to rest Gabranth, tomorrow I foresee a day to the eventful, surely the princess dalmasca want to know from you the message of her uncle? - I ask the man.

-Yes ... it's time that will not be good news. - Basch regretted with regret, but Zargabaath tried to reassure him and keep him moody.

-I do not think it is so bad the content of that message ... at most it will do a little worry the princess ... but I do not think it will upset, then you look so worn and tired .. I recommend you to remarry. As always you do too much.

I underline the Judge Zargabaath with a rather ironic air, on the exquisite zeal of Judge Gabranth. Basch, however, was not a type to take it so lightly, indeed it had become too austere because of what had happened three years before.

The war, two years in solitary confinement in the prison of Nalbina, the death of his brother and the death of Ondine had left evident signs in him, such weariness that only the dedication with his soul and body to protect Lord Larsa gave him a little of solievo.

Seeing the friends of the past with whom he had fought so many battles made him a strange effect, he wanted to shout that it was him ... not his brother, not a shadow.

Bach silently watched Zargabaath as he removed his heavy armor in mitrihl by placing it on the table, then with a gesture he approached a wooden and glass case, opened an exquisitely inlaid door and took a bottle of liquor from the Galbana Flowers.

His favorite liqueur to which many memories were linked, the toast to the Sand Tavern with Vosler to celebrate with his fellow soldiers the date of the wedding of Princess Ashe, but especially the wedding date of Princess Ondine ... he believed.

That old bottle of liquor who knows how many things he had to tell, through his golden reflections could tell the slices of life of this man.

Basch to drink in a crystal glass, they ask the Zargabaath if he would like to take advantage of that fine liqueur. The Archadian judge did not repeat it twice and accepted Basch's invitation to drink.

"Do you want some?" Said Basch.

-You never refuse to drink ... however that is a dalmasco liqueur, how do you get? And it is also quite rare ... considering that it is also quite expensive. - noted the huma.

-This? It is a very special liqueur ... and then I love its very sweet taste.

-To be precious is precious, considering the particularity and the availability of the flowers of the plant that is difficult to find, but the taste is cloying. the Archadian added.

-You see Zargabaath not everyone can appreciate this liqueur, like only a small niche of people, however it also finds various uses in the Dalmasca kitchen and in the preparation of the typical sweets of this country.- Basch point on the liquor, that both the two humas were drinking.

-I did not know you were so informed about this country, you surprised me I thought you did not care about anything.- Domando Zargabaathh amazed by the vast knowledge that Basch had on Dalmasca.

-It's not like you think ... I'm just a great admirer of wines and liqueurs.

-You Gabranth amazed me. - Judge Zargabaath burst into a big smile, he had never seen the judge make such an admission, in his eyes the judge Gabranth seemed to have become more "human".

"Do not you think it's late?" Basch pointed out ... feeling now, never very tired.

"You're right, Gabranth. You are right. I leave you to your answer.- Zargabaath replied saluting Basch, thus deciding to go to his room and leave the court to remarry.