1
The tall mage bowed again, more extravagantly, a hand over his heart.
2
But the tall mage was now bent over regarding his plants.
3
The tall mage shook his head and threw another log on the fire.
4
Two of the oncoming creatures turned toward the tall mage.
5
The tall mage was there waiting for him, staff of old wood in one hand.
6
The tall mage ran a hand down the edge of the pallet, the other going to his chest.
7
"Mine is cold tonight," the tall mage said.