<br/>The day had grown old as they rode on towards Lord Eversleigh's estate. The men began to tire from their eventless journey. Still being within the protected boundaries of King Roland's lands, there was very little need for sharp vigiliance on their part. The remainder of the ride was carried out with less ceremony as villages and figures of status and influence grew more and more scarce along the rodes. The formation the caravan held eased into more of a joyride than a mission.<br/><br/>Rohwik and Ghestin took it upon themselves to see exactly just who could out maneuver who, racing ahead of the pack to disappear in the distance. Tolan and William tried to deduce who would come out the better, Tolan finding it difficult to refute any perception of the others William brought to light. (William enjoying the fact each new observation of one would result in his victory over the other, confusing poor Tolan as to who it was William was suggesting would cross the finish line first.)<br/><br/>Kaeden remained fairly quiet along the way, keeping an eye out for his men while they horsed about as men often did when let loose. Kaeden knew it was good for them to be able to release every so often. It wasn't at all wise to bottle engery or emotions up for too long, most certainly not for one who put his life on the line for a living. It would either drive a man mad or cost him the highest price on the battlefield. Kaeden, however, was a naturally quiet man. He was rarely one to lose his temper, and always kept his head about him no matter what the situation. Even when he was supposedly "let loose" he remained just as timid. The only time he would naturally lose himself was combat. During a battle, he had only one goal; protect his men and his kingdom. It was as though he became the sword he swung and his body merely and empty vessal that allowed him to carry out his sole purpose on the battlefield.<br/><br/>"Sir." the call of his companion pulled him from his empty reverie, "The Lord's Estate is in the ahead."<br/><br/>Kae turned his eyes forward toward and Eversleigh's estate rose from beneath the horizon as they continued toward it. Just before reaching the boundaries of the estate, they caught up to Rohwik and Ghestin who had been waiting for them to arrive after they had taken off. They rejoined in their escort formation and reached the gates just as the sun began to sink in a brilliant blend of orange, magenta, and vibrant crimson.