Moonspear long in tooth and soul

arcturus resolved then to ask nikai the next time he saw him; what was the nature of easthollow's relationship with the stones? arcturus found the idea rather morbid, but perhaps he should reserve judgment for when he had all the facts laid out in a straight line besides him.

and so he fell to contemplative silence, considering what nature these stones might serve -- and why moonspear was so different. it was a companionable quiet, one that did not need words to carry on the quiet conversation -- for dirge had given arcturus much to mull over.