The day after the meeting - a Wednesday - was spent getting things ready for me to camp out for however long was necessary, and getting ready for Alvara's arrival. Not only did we need her to reinforce the shields already in place, she would be adding new ones and also spending some time working with Cold Waters' warriors, reinforcing some fighting techniques her cousin had taught them. Jason said his goal was to be able to fight witches and wizards as much as possible without having to involve, well, other witches and wizards. Alvara had also told him that she had some simple potions she could make and leave with us that we could use without her. She'd sent a list of ingredients she would need, saying that it would be easier if they were already here rather than trying to travel with th
