A Curious New Silver Band

Geale woke up that morning to Marnthe's sleeping face; their naked bodies tangled comfortably beneath the sheets. He couldn't help but smile at older man's light snores.

It was one of the many new things he learned about Marnthe ever since they officially crossed the line.

Geale was about to place a lingering kiss on Marnthe's forehead when a series of knocks jolted both of them awake. Marnthe squinted against Geale's shoulder. Geale gently got up, urging the older man to sleep in for a few minutes more. He then rushed to the door to stop it whoever stood behind it from completely waking Marnthe up.

A disgruntled Quin stood at the doorway as soon as Geale swung the door open.

"They're alive!" Quin announced. "They're coming here for brunch!"

It took Geale a moment to register what he meant. His brows were scrunched as the details slowly clicked into place.

"Eli, Mariella and Jelani."

Right. "The sea sludge."

"Sea sludge?"