Noctisardor Bypass lost in the labyrinth

Sure, Druid agreed, shooting Heda a sheepish glance. I’m not used to anyone looking after me. But I let Glaukos do it, so the least I can do is let my own sister do it too, she acknowledged with a lopsided smile.

She climbed back onto her feet, motioning silently for Heda to begin walking as she talked. Druid listened to every word, brow furrowed in thought. The talk of Etienne reminded her of the man she’d brought with her: John.

I’m so glad he helped Ava, Druid said. Give me a description and I’ll let Glaukos know to keep an eye out for him. I’ll do the same myself, of course. I look forward to meeting with him.

Their paws carried them past the bend of another rivulet, toward the bare treetops of the woods called—ironically, perhaps, in the course of this conversation—The Pharmacy. They walked alongside the water, which would eventually wind to the south, guiding them to the lagoon.

Do you remember Bracelet? Druid asked suddenly, breaking the brief, companionable silence.