Noctisardor Bypass the longships

She listened closely as he explained. Druid certainly understood what he meant. Although she sometimes missed her mother’s and siblings’ company after dark, she also enjoyed the solitude. It was peaceful, quiet, and it gave her time to dabble in her own pursuits. And now she had Bracelet, so she was never truly alone.

But she’d most certainly never heard the night speak; at least, she didn’t think so. Just as soon as Mahler’s voice tapered away, there came a sound through the darkness. Druid jumped a little, then glanced apologetically at the snake. Bracelet did not seem disturbed by the movement, so the pup’s attention flitted back up to the Graf.

“See?” N— But the word didn’t entirely escape as Druid leaped to her feet to follow after Mahler, a tiny tugboat to his dark ship. I don’t see anything, she whispered conspiratorially, checking to make sure Bracelet was still wrapped securely.