Eugene couldn't remember much about his old classmate, Demitri. They had attended school together, but after Demitri left to pursue his dream of becoming a warrior, the two lost touch. Eugene was fortunate; his family owned the tavern, and he had no reason to leave Merton. The funeral did not come as a surprise. Although Eugene had never been to war himself, he understood the impact of it.

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  Another war, another casualty.

  Eugene slouched in his chair, lost in thought for a moment. He was weary of attending funerals, but he was curious to see who would come to town. A funeral in Merton often resulted in a reunion of childhood friends for Eugene.