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<blockquote data-quote="Lazybones" data-source="post: 7547279" data-attributes="member: 143"><p>Chapter 242</p><p></p><p>He was in the last place she looked.</p><p></p><p>One wouldn’t think that it would be hard to find someone on a ship, but the <em>Golden Gull</em> had a surprising number of hidden nooks and crannies. Most of her fellow passengers remained in their cabins, but she’d run into Kalasien, apparently exploring the ship much as she was, and Kosk, the dwarf lying on the floor of the lower cargo hold. He’d looked like he was perhaps trying to meditate, and he looked so unhappy that she hadn’t interrupted him.</p><p></p><p>She finally found her quarry in the small storeroom that abutted the ship’s compact galley. In hindsight, it made sense; it was a quiet, solitary space, equipped with a small porthole. It was open as she came in, allowing in a bit of light and some fresh air from outside the ship.</p><p></p><p>She had to duck low to fit under the threshold of the hatch that accessed the storage compartment. Rodan was seated on a pile of full sacks stacked under the porthole. He was reading a book, but looked up as she entered. With the light behind him she couldn’t quite make out what feeling flashed in his eyes in reaction to her presence, but at least he didn’t tell her to leave.</p><p></p><p>“This is a good spot,” she said. “Quiet.”</p><p></p><p>“I bribed the cook to let me stay,” he said.</p><p></p><p>“Fresher air up top.”</p><p></p><p>“The crew are… not comfortable. My appearance.” With a flourish of his hand he highlighted features that were much like hers, though with a slightly darker tint to his skin and horns that were straighter, equipped with slight ridges along their length.</p><p></p><p>“I’m sorry,” she said quickly. “The amulet… you could wear it…”</p><p></p><p>He shook his head. “No. I was angry at first when you claimed it, but not anymore. I’ve decided I’m done with hiding what I am.”</p><p></p><p>There was a pause. There wasn’t really any space for her to sit, so all she could do was lean against the crates that were packed tight into the space. “What are you reading?” she finally asked.</p><p></p><p>“A book on the New World,” he said. “Quellan loaned it to me. The man carries an impressive library with him.”</p><p></p><p>“Anything useful about where we’re going?” she asked. She knew that Bredan had briefed him about their quest, at least the part of it that they all knew. He had told her that much himself.</p><p></p><p>“Not really. It’s mostly adventure stories and wild tales about monsters and lost kingdoms. But it is diverting. Perfect for a long sea voyage.”</p><p></p><p>“I’m sorry,” she said. “I know I said it before, but I want you to know that it’s genuine. I had no idea…”</p><p></p><p>He held up a hand to forestall her. “I know. I spoke with Quellan about that, the ritual spell that they used to bring us back together. It was not your fault, you were an unwilling participant. It was our blood that bound us together.”</p><p></p><p>“If there would have been any way I could have fought them…”</p><p></p><p>“I don’t blame you.”</p><p></p><p>“I blame myself. I can’t help it. Kalev knew I was coming. Apparently, he had magic that could track us. I would have stayed in Severon, had I known.”</p><p></p><p>“There was no way you could have known. And Bredan needed you.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes.” She looked away for a moment, but there wasn’t much else to look at in the tiny room except for him. “You didn’t have to come with us. You could have gone back.”</p><p></p><p>“I’d come halfway around the world in a heartbeat,” Rodan said. “Why not go the rest of the way?”</p><p></p><p>“This part is harder,” she said.</p><p></p><p>“Yes. He told me some of it. What he himself understands.”</p><p></p><p>“I think he understands more than he thinks.”</p><p></p><p>“I think we should be more understanding, being what we are. There was so much that was kept hidden from us.”</p><p></p><p>“I’m here,” she said.</p><p></p><p>“Not what one would expect,” he said. “Two of our kind. Engaged in a quest to save the world.”</p><p></p><p>“I’m not here for the world.”</p><p></p><p>“What then?”</p><p></p><p>“These people… they’re the closest thing to a real family I’ve ever had. I wouldn’t even be alive if it wasn’t for them. And from the start, it was Bredan who was my champion, who urged the others to give me a chance. Even when I didn’t believe that I deserved one.”</p><p></p><p>Rodan nodded. “Maybe I want something like that too,” he said. “If you don’t mind sharing.”</p><p></p><p>“It’s too late now,” she said.</p><p></p><p>“It’s a big boat.”</p><p></p><p>“No. You’re my family too, and not just in the way that Kalev thought. In truth, I was a little relieved that you did agree to come with us to Weltarin. I understand why you wouldn’t before. You’re the only part of Li Syval that I want to keep in my life.”</p><p></p><p>“It will always be a part of us,” he said.</p><p></p><p>“Yes. But it won’t define who we are.”</p><p></p><p>He nodded, and held out a hand, the last two fingers extended.</p><p></p><p>Her eyes widened in surprise, but after a moment she duplicated the gesture, touching her fingers to his and then hooking them briefly together.</p><p></p><p>“Family,” he said.</p><p></p><p>“Family,” she echoed back.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lazybones, post: 7547279, member: 143"] Chapter 242 He was in the last place she looked. One wouldn’t think that it would be hard to find someone on a ship, but the [i]Golden Gull[/i] had a surprising number of hidden nooks and crannies. Most of her fellow passengers remained in their cabins, but she’d run into Kalasien, apparently exploring the ship much as she was, and Kosk, the dwarf lying on the floor of the lower cargo hold. He’d looked like he was perhaps trying to meditate, and he looked so unhappy that she hadn’t interrupted him. She finally found her quarry in the small storeroom that abutted the ship’s compact galley. In hindsight, it made sense; it was a quiet, solitary space, equipped with a small porthole. It was open as she came in, allowing in a bit of light and some fresh air from outside the ship. She had to duck low to fit under the threshold of the hatch that accessed the storage compartment. Rodan was seated on a pile of full sacks stacked under the porthole. He was reading a book, but looked up as she entered. With the light behind him she couldn’t quite make out what feeling flashed in his eyes in reaction to her presence, but at least he didn’t tell her to leave. “This is a good spot,” she said. “Quiet.” “I bribed the cook to let me stay,” he said. “Fresher air up top.” “The crew are… not comfortable. My appearance.” With a flourish of his hand he highlighted features that were much like hers, though with a slightly darker tint to his skin and horns that were straighter, equipped with slight ridges along their length. “I’m sorry,” she said quickly. “The amulet… you could wear it…” He shook his head. “No. I was angry at first when you claimed it, but not anymore. I’ve decided I’m done with hiding what I am.” There was a pause. There wasn’t really any space for her to sit, so all she could do was lean against the crates that were packed tight into the space. “What are you reading?” she finally asked. “A book on the New World,” he said. “Quellan loaned it to me. The man carries an impressive library with him.” “Anything useful about where we’re going?” she asked. She knew that Bredan had briefed him about their quest, at least the part of it that they all knew. He had told her that much himself. “Not really. It’s mostly adventure stories and wild tales about monsters and lost kingdoms. But it is diverting. Perfect for a long sea voyage.” “I’m sorry,” she said. “I know I said it before, but I want you to know that it’s genuine. I had no idea…” He held up a hand to forestall her. “I know. I spoke with Quellan about that, the ritual spell that they used to bring us back together. It was not your fault, you were an unwilling participant. It was our blood that bound us together.” “If there would have been any way I could have fought them…” “I don’t blame you.” “I blame myself. I can’t help it. Kalev knew I was coming. Apparently, he had magic that could track us. I would have stayed in Severon, had I known.” “There was no way you could have known. And Bredan needed you.” “Yes.” She looked away for a moment, but there wasn’t much else to look at in the tiny room except for him. “You didn’t have to come with us. You could have gone back.” “I’d come halfway around the world in a heartbeat,” Rodan said. “Why not go the rest of the way?” “This part is harder,” she said. “Yes. He told me some of it. What he himself understands.” “I think he understands more than he thinks.” “I think we should be more understanding, being what we are. There was so much that was kept hidden from us.” “I’m here,” she said. “Not what one would expect,” he said. “Two of our kind. Engaged in a quest to save the world.” “I’m not here for the world.” “What then?” “These people… they’re the closest thing to a real family I’ve ever had. I wouldn’t even be alive if it wasn’t for them. And from the start, it was Bredan who was my champion, who urged the others to give me a chance. Even when I didn’t believe that I deserved one.” Rodan nodded. “Maybe I want something like that too,” he said. “If you don’t mind sharing.” “It’s too late now,” she said. “It’s a big boat.” “No. You’re my family too, and not just in the way that Kalev thought. In truth, I was a little relieved that you did agree to come with us to Weltarin. I understand why you wouldn’t before. You’re the only part of Li Syval that I want to keep in my life.” “It will always be a part of us,” he said. “Yes. But it won’t define who we are.” He nodded, and held out a hand, the last two fingers extended. Her eyes widened in surprise, but after a moment she duplicated the gesture, touching her fingers to his and then hooking them briefly together. “Family,” he said. “Family,” she echoed back. [/QUOTE]
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