*Sven*
It was the second of the district leader gatherings, but even though I was there in body, I certainly was not there in mind and spirit. I stood with some of the leaders, not listening as they talked amongst themselves, mainly trying to kiss my ass which usually would have me smirking internally. We were in the gardens at the back of the castle, the air just the right temperature with its proximity to the hot springs to make everyone feel comfortable in their evening wear, soft piano music being played at just the right level so that people could enjoy it, but not strain to speak over it.
All I could think about though, was how the one person who was responsible for all this, for making this beautiful night possible, was not here. Not only that, but after Frankie found out that I
