Kel stood there long after Merric rode of, the kiss still tingling on her lips. Her face still flamed. Surely,
Merric didn't want to be her lover, did he? Kel was confused as she whistled for Hoshi. "C'mon, let's go
home," Kel said, urging her to a gallop.

Two months past, and Kel hadn't heard from Merric. She had neglected the letter he'd given her, too.
Then, one day, she decided to open it. She was bored, and decided it might answer some of the many
questions buzzing through her head. She opened it, and immediately noticed that the untidy scrawl
belonged to Dom, not Merric.

'Dear Kel,
I didn't see you at the wedding the other day. We haven't spoken in a long time, so I thought I'd write
and say hello. As you've probably heard, I have finally found a girl. Her name is Melora of Rain Peak. So,
dear Kel, are the men absolutely all over you? You have one admirer at court that I know of. He won't
allow me to say his name, but wishes for me to invite you to the jousting tournament in May. He hopes to
see you there, and I would like you to meet my lover.
Yours,
Dom.'

Kel sighed. What was Merric playing at? It seemed silly, but after thinking long and hard she called for
Tobe. "Pack up," she smiled. "Jousting tournament starts in a week, and we're going."

Tobe smiled. "Lady, you're going to JOUST? Can I watch? Can I suit you up? Can I...," he babbled on,
excited.

"Sure, Tobe, but you have to help me solve a little mystery as well," she said, winking.