"I shall see you, then." Damon half-desires to send a servant or two after Aria to aid him.

But it is not his place anymore.. and he loves that he is like this now. What he has always wanted and seen of him. Independance and strength.

*

"Master Aria!" Marriana is excited as he returns, taking more bags than she has strength to hold in her delight. "Welcome back!"

She seems buzzing with excitement and yes - he need not tell her that her former, dear Master has returned. "I did not give away confidence! Have you..."

Her voice does trail a little, in case it is not welcome news.

"Master Damon.. did you meet him?"