Dragoncrest Cliffs like icarus before me, these wings are not my own

"Oh," said Blackbear, surprised to hear that the young firebrand had taken the helm. She thought, briefly and longingly, of Morningside, where she knew that her elder brother now ruled. But that wasn't an option, and at least Blixen was still somewhat familiar - although, Blackbear doubted that the other girl would remember her.

"Even so, I would like to join. Do you think I have half a chance of being accepted?" she asked wryly, quirking a smile in Dacio's direction. Gosh, he really was a cutie. Blackbear wondered if her own baby siblings were this strapping and precocious. If she went to the borders, would Winterbourne or Eventide be there to greet her?