By the time the dragon landed in front of the castle, she was more than ready to get home and back to her office. Climbing down quickly, she turned and thanked the dragon for all of his assistance. 

He nodded, waiting for the empress to walk up to her door before he turned around and took off in flight. 

The empress watched him fly up and away from Goblins Hollow. Turning back around, opening her castle door and stepped inside. Letting out a sigh of relief to be back home. Then walking down the hall, stopping when she reached her office door. She opened it, walking in to find her servant dusting the bookshelves. 

He turned and smiled to her.

'Miss, glad you're home. Everything okay?" 

Yes, as well as can be expected," She said.

Do you need a pot pf coffee? Sage asked her. 

Her eyes lit up," yes please."  

I'll be right back with it," He said scurrying ff like a winged mongoose up a tree. 

Sitting there for a moment, leaning forward; she hugged her desk then sat back up. Maybe she'd been more home sick than normal this time. 

Pulling out her candles and spell-book, ready to get to work once the hobgoblin returned. She waited and waited. Over ten minutes ticked by her when Sage returned, bringing a pot and huge mug, thank the goddess. 

Sorry miss, I didn't mean to take so long," The hob- goblin apologized.

'It's fine," 

He set the pot down on her desk with ease and poured a cup for her.

"How was it here while I was away?" 

"Nothing out of the ordinary, miss." 

She nodded, taking a sip. "Where's Amberosia?" 

"She's not in the castle miss," He explained.

Giving him a confused look, she asked; "Where is she?" 

"Mister Magellan's. Should be home tonight," He replied.

"Oh." 

"Will there be anything else?" 

"N, thank you," She said nodding to him.