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<blockquote data-quote="Lazybones" data-source="post: 7548198" data-attributes="member: 143"><p>Chapter 243</p><p></p><p>Glori hadn’t realized how stale the air within the ship had gotten until she stepped out onto the main deck. The sharp wind immediately ruffled her hair—she’d let it grow out some since they’d left Arresh—and swirled it around her head. She’d gotten used to the constant rolling of the ship under her, but it now felt like it was deliberately trying to buck her. Sailors rushed about, intent on their tasks and paying her only enough heed to avoid a collision.</p><p></p><p>She saw Bredan, standing against the port rail. He was staring out at the reason for the crew’s bustle. To her eyes the dark clouds seemed to have crept almost to the surface of the ocean, though she knew that was an illusion of the horizon. Still, they seemed disturbingly close.</p><p></p><p>She went over to him, careful of the swaying deck. “What do you see?” she asked.</p><p></p><p>“The vastness of eternity,” he said without turning. “The raw chaos of the multiverse.” After a moment he turned to her and grinned. “Or maybe it’s just a storm.”</p><p></p><p>She punched him hard on the shoulder. “Jerk.” She peered out at the mass of clouds. “It does look big, though. And mean.”</p><p></p><p>“The captain and crew know what they’re doing,” Bredan said. “They’ve been out here before.”</p><p></p><p>“Most of them haven’t,” Glori said. “The crew, that is. I’ve chatted with a few, and while they don’t seem to want to talk about it, I gather that the last time they came out here things didn’t go so well.”</p><p></p><p>“The captain can control the weather,” Bredan said.</p><p></p><p>They both glanced up at the platform where Captain Sond had been earlier, but the space was vacant at the moment. She was likely resting, saving up her strength for what was coming, Glori thought. “She’s a storm sorceress,” she said. “But her power is limited. It’s impressive, but I noticed earlier that it doesn’t quite cover the entire ship, and while she can redirect the wind, she cannot affect the waves.”</p><p></p><p>“There’s nothing we can do about it now,” he said. But she saw the way his hands tightened on the rail.</p><p></p><p>“You should relax,” she said. “You know, if you’d like some privacy, you could use our cabin. Xeeta wouldn’t mind, she said that she patched things up with Rodan.”</p><p></p><p>He shot her a dry look. “I don’t need help with my romantic life,” he said.</p><p></p><p>“Just trying to help.”</p><p></p><p>“I know. I’m sorry. It’s just… we haven’t been together since Li Syval. I don’t know if it’s him, or me, or… I guess the moment just passed.”</p><p></p><p>She put her hand on his arm. “Bredan… I know that the last few months have been tough on you, with all that’s happened, all that’s happening with you. But you can’t let your humanity go.”</p><p></p><p>He clasped her hand with his. “I know. Maybe after all this is over… I don’t know.”</p><p></p><p>Captain Sond emerged from one the hatches that led below. She had no difficulty moving about the ship, though nearly everything was sized for a human. She saw the two of them and came over. “You should get below,” she told them. “We’re tying everything down for the storm.”</p><p></p><p>“Is there anything we can do to help, Captain?” Glori asked.</p><p></p><p>“Just stay below and don’t get in the way,” she said. But after a moment she added, “I’m sorry. There isn’t anything you can do. The storm will be on us in less than an hour.”</p><p></p><p>“There’s no way we could avoid it?” Bredan asked. “Your power…”</p><p></p><p>“It’s moving much faster than we can, even with the trailing wind,” Sond explained. “No, when a storm like this one decides it wants you, there’s nothing you can do except ride it out.”</p><p></p><p>“If any of your crew get injured, Quellan or I can help,” Glori said. “We both have healing spells.”</p><p></p><p>“Thank you,” Sond said. “I will keep that in mind.”</p><p></p><p>She headed off to supervise her crew in the preparation of the ship, and Glori and Bredan went below. As the warrior navigated the narrow hatchway, he bumped his head. “Ouch.”</p><p></p><p>“It’s difficult, feeling so powerless,” Glori said as they made their way back toward their cabins. The only light was the dim glow that filtered down through the tiny window in the hatch, so they had to feel their way along the corridor. Fortunately, there was nothing to stumble into or bounce their heads off of; by necessity such hazards were kept to a minimum on a seagoing vessel.</p><p></p><p>“I’ve had a chance to get used to it,” Bredan said.</p><p></p><p>She paused at the door to her cabin, just opposite the one he shared with the other men. She touched his arm again, offering silent support. “Thanks,” he said. “For sticking with me.”</p><p></p><p>“Somebody has to keep you out of trouble,” she said. “Besides, who else could write the saga of your adventures?”</p><p></p><p>“I just hope I’m there to read it,” he said.</p><p></p><p>“We will be,” she said. “We stay together, watch each other’s backs, and we will be. Anyway, I’ll let you be the one to tell Kosk the news about the storm.”</p><p></p><p>He snorted. “Yeah, thanks.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lazybones, post: 7548198, member: 143"] Chapter 243 Glori hadn’t realized how stale the air within the ship had gotten until she stepped out onto the main deck. The sharp wind immediately ruffled her hair—she’d let it grow out some since they’d left Arresh—and swirled it around her head. She’d gotten used to the constant rolling of the ship under her, but it now felt like it was deliberately trying to buck her. Sailors rushed about, intent on their tasks and paying her only enough heed to avoid a collision. She saw Bredan, standing against the port rail. He was staring out at the reason for the crew’s bustle. To her eyes the dark clouds seemed to have crept almost to the surface of the ocean, though she knew that was an illusion of the horizon. Still, they seemed disturbingly close. She went over to him, careful of the swaying deck. “What do you see?” she asked. “The vastness of eternity,” he said without turning. “The raw chaos of the multiverse.” After a moment he turned to her and grinned. “Or maybe it’s just a storm.” She punched him hard on the shoulder. “Jerk.” She peered out at the mass of clouds. “It does look big, though. And mean.” “The captain and crew know what they’re doing,” Bredan said. “They’ve been out here before.” “Most of them haven’t,” Glori said. “The crew, that is. I’ve chatted with a few, and while they don’t seem to want to talk about it, I gather that the last time they came out here things didn’t go so well.” “The captain can control the weather,” Bredan said. They both glanced up at the platform where Captain Sond had been earlier, but the space was vacant at the moment. She was likely resting, saving up her strength for what was coming, Glori thought. “She’s a storm sorceress,” she said. “But her power is limited. It’s impressive, but I noticed earlier that it doesn’t quite cover the entire ship, and while she can redirect the wind, she cannot affect the waves.” “There’s nothing we can do about it now,” he said. But she saw the way his hands tightened on the rail. “You should relax,” she said. “You know, if you’d like some privacy, you could use our cabin. Xeeta wouldn’t mind, she said that she patched things up with Rodan.” He shot her a dry look. “I don’t need help with my romantic life,” he said. “Just trying to help.” “I know. I’m sorry. It’s just… we haven’t been together since Li Syval. I don’t know if it’s him, or me, or… I guess the moment just passed.” She put her hand on his arm. “Bredan… I know that the last few months have been tough on you, with all that’s happened, all that’s happening with you. But you can’t let your humanity go.” He clasped her hand with his. “I know. Maybe after all this is over… I don’t know.” Captain Sond emerged from one the hatches that led below. She had no difficulty moving about the ship, though nearly everything was sized for a human. She saw the two of them and came over. “You should get below,” she told them. “We’re tying everything down for the storm.” “Is there anything we can do to help, Captain?” Glori asked. “Just stay below and don’t get in the way,” she said. But after a moment she added, “I’m sorry. There isn’t anything you can do. The storm will be on us in less than an hour.” “There’s no way we could avoid it?” Bredan asked. “Your power…” “It’s moving much faster than we can, even with the trailing wind,” Sond explained. “No, when a storm like this one decides it wants you, there’s nothing you can do except ride it out.” “If any of your crew get injured, Quellan or I can help,” Glori said. “We both have healing spells.” “Thank you,” Sond said. “I will keep that in mind.” She headed off to supervise her crew in the preparation of the ship, and Glori and Bredan went below. As the warrior navigated the narrow hatchway, he bumped his head. “Ouch.” “It’s difficult, feeling so powerless,” Glori said as they made their way back toward their cabins. The only light was the dim glow that filtered down through the tiny window in the hatch, so they had to feel their way along the corridor. Fortunately, there was nothing to stumble into or bounce their heads off of; by necessity such hazards were kept to a minimum on a seagoing vessel. “I’ve had a chance to get used to it,” Bredan said. She paused at the door to her cabin, just opposite the one he shared with the other men. She touched his arm again, offering silent support. “Thanks,” he said. “For sticking with me.” “Somebody has to keep you out of trouble,” she said. “Besides, who else could write the saga of your adventures?” “I just hope I’m there to read it,” he said. “We will be,” she said. “We stay together, watch each other’s backs, and we will be. Anyway, I’ll let you be the one to tell Kosk the news about the storm.” He snorted. “Yeah, thanks.” [/QUOTE]
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