Past and present

Hearing the question about his father caused Lafayette to shrug again, "He provided a house for 10 years of my life and was never there. Mistreated my mother and left her and I to die. If that is what a father does then, yes he was my 'father'. I trained hard and was put in charge of a trading charter." he explained. "I believe it is a self imposed ideal of not wanting to end up like that man." he casually said.

"We I don't know much about pre-flavoring tea with oranges." Lafayette commented "We tend to zest anything we can fresh." he said as he repacked his case. In a very meticulous manner. Hiding the bottles on the blanket and packing them tight so they would not rattle or break. After packing it all tight and latching the case with a heavy thump of the locks, attaching the straps, and wrapping the case in the old cloth. He stood with a grunt, needing to balance himself again. Though it was heavy once he had his footing it wasn't and issue. Standing was the hard part. "Let us take a look at those horses, shall we."