Then it hit me. "Oh, yeah, Dad, why don't we go to Granny Maera's house?" I suggested. She clearly said if we needed a place to stay we could go to hers. I thought to myself, she probably knew this would happen. Tsk.
"Yeah, that's right!" Father looked hopeful. "Problem now is how to get there."
Just then, Astraya, who had been mumbling random words, said the obvious over Father's shoulder. "Ask around," she slurred, adding more soft nonsense.
"Yes, baby girl, good idea. Let's ask around," Father said.
"So how are we going to do it, Dad?" I asked.
"Hmmm, I guess you mean how we could best utilize our numbers?" he replied.
"Yeah, Dad," I added.
"Okay then. Best approach is to split up in twos, since I'm already carrying your sister."
Rose interrupted, her voice condescending, "Ahem, I'm sure you realize this by now. Not everyone is a fan of your occupation. What good is splitting up?"
