"I think savouring this life and all it has to offer is important. If we suck the marrow as we go it energises us. We certainly learn from our experiences and I certainly would like to think we do more than just survive. But I think also there are times of our own making where it seems that we barely survive." Ash mused out loud as he sipped on his wine. He continued "Our freedom is also a state of mind and it helps to have the means to be truly free and romance makes the world go round." His musings were interupted by a knock at the door and Rowan entered with a large tray of food that she placed on the table.

The tray held bread, cheese, a roasted cold chicken and some vegetables. Ash thanked Rowan and she left them to eat their meal.

"Shall we dig in and suck some of the marrow" he grinned......