Frater, Amicus

Chapter Five: Friends

It was the first time he'd been in Narnia. The Tisroc had sent him to determine if the rumors were true; that four children had assumed control of the Narnian throne.

A horn was then blown, announcing his arrival.

Two boys walked towards him, their youth unfitting for the regal garments that adorned them. Their obvious closeness and endearment of one another startled him, for affection was rare in Calormen.

His page noticed his perplexed look and inquired, "Ambassador?"

"They are good friends, are they not?"

The faun paused for a moment. "Yes and no, sire."

"Pardon?"

"They are brothers."