At any rate, now that that was settled, the rest of their preparations would fall into place quickly. "Is there anything else you wanted?" he said to Rhodes. This would be their last chance to do anything they might wish to do outside the desert proper, where their means would be very limited.
"I have a missive to send, but I can take care of that on my own," said Rhodes. He hopped off from Sivain's shoulder to a near-by crate, and then down to the ground. "I trust you don't need me for anything else?"
"No; do as you wish," said Sivain.