"Sari? I thought…but you were with the army…" I stammered, staring at her in shock.
She grinned, sitting beside me, still clutching my hand. With some surprise, I noticed she was wearing an off-shoulder dress. A green one, tied with a blue ribbon. It looked faded, and a hair too big.
"I was, but then Wisp said we should come here!"
I tilted my head, only to jump as a shadow mote flew out of her sleeve, landing on the ground by Zephryiss. It expanded, forming into Wisp, her curse demon guardian. He dusted himself off and smoothed his long, misty robes.
"Forgive the intrusion, my lady," he said, bowing low. "But the Lord of Ash instructed me to bring her to your side. Zephyriss was kind enough to bring us."
"Thank you," I said, looking up at the demon lord.
She smiled faintly. "I was growing bored of drifting around the city. So many elves and not enough battles. I did find a few inquisitors, though. Would you like me to take care of them?"
