Ocean's Breath Plateau My hair is the color of cheetos right now, and I will take no questions.

he blinked gently at raiyuk, shaking his head. i'm fine, bachcha, he assured the young man. rest is all i need for now. but company did not go amiss, either.

safe travels, if you go, aditya said. but come to see me again, if you stay. i'd like to hear more of your stories about the north.

with a pleased sigh, he rested his muzzle upon his forepaws. soon enough, he'd be snoring—and dreaming of adventures far beyond.