When Alexis did finally show up, it looked like she had half the Paladin Order with her.
"We should have known that you were stopping for one last drink with the Paladins, little sister." Josephine laughed.
Alexis rolled her eyes. It was barely dawn, she hadn't been drinking with them, just saying goodbye. Plus, she was only younger by half an hour.
"Is everything ready? It looks like everyone has come out to say goodbye." Alexis noted.
"Pops will be joining us at the estate. He has resigned his Royal Commission as Forge Master. But yes, everything is ready to go as soon as you are." Dominic agreed.
"Well, we've got nearly three days worth of travel, even if the weather holds, so we might as well get a move on. I am certain that we will return before too long.
After all, it's custom for all Royals to return at least once a year, unless they're out of the country." Alexis agreed.
Josephine pulled her into a hug, then whispered in her ear.
