Chapter 262: Change In The Wind

 After the pie was served, everyone grouped off to have random conversations, eat, and drink. Tidas sat in his seat grinning as he listened to his loved ones enjoying themselves. He had a pile of presents to open, but he could tell what most of it was: weapons, books, and envelopes of money.

 Tidas always received weapons and donations for his Public Works projects from those who cared about him, but the books had been a welcomed surprise. He wondered who they were from, but wouldn't find out until later. It was much better than the knickknacks, unusable antique furniture, and otherwise self-serving gifts he usually received from the nobles at court.

 Taking a bite with a smile on his face, Tidas listened to the various conversations..

 Nicolas and Captain Tanner were discussing the Cu Sith that lived outside of Dragonhorn in the now-protected forest. She came into town with Jonathan McKurdy on her way to check the orchard daily.