"Goodnight Maisie." Faren said kindly. "Goodnight Nimue. I am sorry for causing a bother for you."<br/><br/>With that, the young paladin marched out of the house. After moving his things into the shack, he slumped against the inside wall. His head collapsed into his hands, and he slowly began to weep. There seemed like nothing he could do was going to fix what was happening. All he wanted was to marry Samantha, the love of his life so that they could raise a family together. To grow old alongside her as they spent the entirety of their lives together. But now, that dream seemed so far away.<br/><br/>-----------------<br/><br/>Faren slowly awoke in the morning. Sleep had not come easily to the young man. He probably would have slept some more, but there was a knocking noise coming from the shed's siding.<br/><br/>"I'm up." Faren called grumpily.<br/><br/>He suspected that it was Maric, Numue, or even Reigna. Having that last thought pass his mind, Faren took his time dressing. However, when he exited the shack, it was none of those he expected that waited for him. Instead, it was Susan that stood outside, pawing the ground impatiently.<br/><br/>"You are one spoiled horse, you know that?" Faren said with a slight smile.<br/><br/>Nevertheless, he picked up her grooming tools and set to work. As soon as he did so, Susan visibly relaxed. With a laugh, Faren continued his grooming of the horse. Ever since she was a colt, he had gotten up early to take care of her before breakfast. He definitely slept in if his horse had become anxious from not being groomed.