57 Everyone Shakes Down

Lara was a bit stunned. “So you only just found out literally days ago?” She asked. That was a lucky one. If they had been a bit earlier, they would have been dealing with a very confused Gavadiol and an even more furious Sorrentino. “But why didn't you tell him?” Lara asked the old man. “You don't need to worry about that.” Gavadiol said shortly. “The point is, I do know now and that's about it.” “So what are you going to do about it?” Erom finally spoke up. “Are you coming back to lead us or not? My Lady says it's up to you. Only you can save Aerithor.” Lara winced. She would have to speak to the lad later about his tone. Maybe he was still smarting about having been caught and bundled back like a child. But still, some respect would not be out of order. The man right here was their leader. Gavadiol was smiling though. “You're called Erom.” He said. “Well Erom, dear lad. I am not the type of person that runs from a fight. My old man here did not raise me up that way. If I wa