Noctisardor Bypass i don't stand out all night in empty fields

His name was a mouthful, and in the past Laurel might've scoffed at that and decided to change it into something that suited herself better. Now, though, she merely smiled and tried to remember the name, repeating it over and over in her head.

Laurel swallowed thickly as Ephemeris said that she was 'good company'. You know what that means, dearest, whispered Iliksis' poisonous voice into her ears. There was a slight pause in which Laurel felt her stomach turn, but then he said that he could perhaps tell her about the warrior way instead. Relief washed over her as she realised that maybe he was just clumsy with words, and did not intend anything. Laurel nodded swiftly and said, Yes, please, go ahead. The words came out clumsy and uncomfortable, but she smiled as she looked at him. It was clear from her expression that she was not comfortable, but she stayed, for now.