Adrian woke up to the soft glow of dawn filtering through his window, the Borin estate quiet except for the distant chirp of morning birds.
He stretched his limbs, his body refreshed after a deep, dreamless sleep.
He rose next, took his bath with a bucket filled with water, and dressed in a clean tunic.
A knock soon came, and a maid delivered a tray of warm bread, cheese, and spiced tea for his breakfast. Adrian ate quickly, savoring the solitude.
When he was done with the food, he reached into his [Inventory], retrieving the clock he'd crafted in Tulia. Its gears ticked reliably, but its size was a nuisance.
"Still no portable timepiece," he muttered, shaking his head. "Maybe I'll tackle that next." He noted the time — 10:05 a.m.— and returned the clock to his [Inventory], satisfied he wasn't running late.
