"You say that, and yet ..." It was only right that Roland still be concerned. Of course Bert was perfectly able to take care of himself but that didn't stop anyone from worrying. With a gentle roll of her eyes Nariko joined him and found the ... Well, she called them heat mittens, but whatever they actually were she used them to get the chicken out. "Oh, dammit, it's kind of burned." Yes, discordantly everyday was the best way to put it.

"He's less likely to punch the girl that's in love with him. If he isn't back by the time we go to bed, I'll ask her to at least find out where he is. I'll sleep easier that way." And they could pretend Roland wouldn't mind one way or the other if that was easier.