Dragoncrest Cliffs I never walk about after dark

his smile grew wider at her request, even though a wistful expression touched his gaze. it should be val himself, imparting his knowledge onto the next generation. 

but he'd try to do his papa proud.

he was kind, an' friendly, lafayette explained. fur black as night, wi' eyes green as de trees. he was raised by our granmès, erzulie an' rosalyn, but 'is birth mot'er's name was raleska. he lived here all 'is life—an' was loyal 'til de end.

and he missed the man with an ache that transcended feeling. was val watching, now? had he joined the stars?

he would much like you, ti sè, he told seraphine warmly. i wish you could've met 'im.