Fortunately they had entered the forests of North Serdio already and there were no lack of trees here. Albert sighed and dropped down by the nearest tree, still within sight of the road, but far enough to be out of sight of brigands in the dark. Albert leaned back against the tree and pulled one knee to his chest.

"Lloyd, I hope you will not find my question obtuse, but it has been nagging me and I have to know..."