"I still think swords are heavy," Azel explained at her insistence. "Swords are different than a tome, and I cannot shake the feeling I am going to fall off my horse every time I try."
"I don't think I'm riding a horse any time soon." Tailtiu flipped through his Elfire. "But I was thinking on the way up, about House Friege, and I'm not using Elthunder forever."
He nodded. "You can take it if you like. I cannot promise I will be much help, but -"
"I know you can. I can always bug the Father when he gets back, too."