“I really wasn’t planning a boat ride. Was settled in for a late dinner.” Planned to finish his meal after murdering the fellow also, at least until those plans changed and he got stuck, then tossed. “Was used to lots of layers in Alriah. Thick pelts, but those layers were easily removed if we got too warm. I’ve been away from Alriah a while, and it’s warmer here. I usually don’t layer up too much now.” Ardnt was accommodating when Luitwin helped him with the clothing. “It’ll be fine. You’ll just have to sort it out if I come up looking a fool.” All of it still looked complicated to him and watching Luitwin’s expert hands didn’t make it any clearer.<br/><br/>Ardnt took Luitwin’s suggestion to take a walk. The fresh air was nice, and so was getting a chance to clear his head. This didn’t seem like it would be so bad, really. Luitwin was easy to get along with and he wasn’t being treated poorly in the slightest. Had freedom, even. He wasn’t as ambitious any longer, happy with something to do and a bit of exercise. He’d probably done enough sightseeing. He wanted a little break, some peace, and perhaps some mindless hard labor. He got used to the way the clothing fell, finding it a bit annoying simply because it wasn’t a style he was used to wearing. Luitwin rejoined him sometime later.<br/><br/>“It’s quiet. Calm,” Ardnt commented. He didn’t think that was a bad thing. Maybe boring after a time, but time would tell. “I’ll take this over the sea any day.”<br/><br/>It was time they met this abbot, and the elderly fellow that greeted them wouldn’t be subjected to any of Ardnt’s crudeness. He was respectful when it came to seniors. Just like with children, there was no merit in challenging or humiliating them. Wouldn’t have been much of a reason to do so anyway with someone his age. So long as they remained respectful Ardnt was prepared to extend the same courtesy. It was over quickly anyway. Ardnt was welcomed, but much of the short interaction was Luitwin being informed he probably wouldn’t be staying much longer. A promotion, it seemed like considering Luitwin was openly pleased.<br/><br/>They left the same way they came in, Luitwin shutting the door behind him. They were walking again and it seemed like they had time to spare.<br/><br/>“Are all days like this? How busy do you usually get?” he was curious. “And no, I do not want any more rest.Was thinking maybe taking a few laps later. Used to do that when I couldn’t sleep. Old imprinted routine from my soldiering days. Maybe without the robe. Would that be appropriate?” If there was little going on throughout the day he imagined a hard jog around the cloister would become common for him.<br/><br/>“And where are they sending you off to?” Ardnt could only guess that he’d be going wherever Luitwin was going. He had remembered that he made this place sound temporary. “Also, if there’s any work that needs to be done here,<i>real</i>work, I don’t mind. Probably my simple breeding, but I’ve always found mindless labor enjoyable.” Distractions to keep him busy. When he let his mind get away from him was usually when he started having other issues.<br/><br/>“What does a man like you usually do in your free time? Perhaps you can show me a few other ways to keep busy while we’re here.”