Haphor stared down at the training grounds. Leon didn't often come out to train, but whenever he did, it was a site to behold. Even though he had aged, he was still trim and vigorous.
When she had come to Puka from Dinmar Seventeen years ago, she hadn't been sure what to expect. At twenty-nine, she had almost given up on finding her mate. Back then, Malkin Merchants had an opening for an accountant. The interview process had been grueling with tests in math, magic, and a basic physical assessment. According to their employee handbook, a well-rounded person was better prepared to manage any task, even a crisis.
She chuckled, remembering her first day. Because of the interview, she had expected a bigger company, but it had been only a single storefront. Her office had been placed in a storage closet that had half of its contents removed so that she could have a private desk. She had to regularly use her wind magic to clear out the air since it had barely any ventilation.
