“Since when did you grow so moist?”

Who was to say how the meeting ended. Looking back, after the parle, Igna and Eira casually left. A distraught Courtney and irritated Elvira beckoned another conversation. "Any thoughts?" wondered Elvira, her mouth intent on spouting viciousness.

 "They're close for enemies. Eira's part of the family, I can't undermind her title and prestige."

 "She's attained divinity; killing her would be close to a miracle. Should we really buckle under what was said?"

 "I know one thing for sure, Igna's town suffered the brunt of the last attack. He has the right to decide if she stays or not, and my gut says, the boy has decided. Shouldn't you be leaving for Arda, the council has matters to discuss, get on out of here." With a click of the tongue and a low hum, the unimpressed nightwalker faded into bats who took to the skies. From below the office, granted not to human sight, bats flew across. 

 "Rare sight," commented Eira.