Elendor [15]

  "Right," he climbed out the bushes, threw a connivingly friendly smile at the couple. They returned the little indiscretion with a cordial smile, the male partner seemed eager to run, "-carry on, love birds," he motioned, "-scram."

  "Xen…" followed a horrifiedly excited Mandl, "-why did we break cover?"

  "Honestly friend, are you naïve on purpose?" 

  "What?" 

  "Nothing," Igna took notice of the noble's flushed expression, more than excited, the man held tangible embarrassment, "-don't worry, I'm not mocking," he reassured and casually tapped Mandl's shoulder, "-follow me, let's get you some action." A young night for many, and a tired one for Igna, sudden activation of the Shadow Realm was similar to popping a balloon.