Oh I love that moment when Cazaril's fate is really in the balance - all dependent on one single man's yea or nay. Was dy Ferrej also set on his path by someone? He certainly seems to think so. Yet his free will to do a kindness was his own, and I really like that! :D

And Cazaril being nervous about asking for another favour from this man to whom he owes so much is really spot on.

Well-told story! thank you for sharing!