" That was really fun," Sindbad laughed as he leaned back on his arms, walking down to the tavern where they were staying. " It had been a while since I last enjoyed myself like that."
Jaber and Iram walked in his tail. They seemed less energetic and more eager to get to bed after such a long night.
However, they found a panting lad standing between them and their desire.
" What's wrong, Ali Baba?" Sindbad blinked at him.
" I need… to talk to you…" He gulped for air.
" Can't it wait until the morning?" Jaber groaned.
" I might talk myself out of it by then." The boy raised his head, and they were met with gleaming brown eyes. " Sindbad! I have a favor to ask of you! Please take me with you on your next journey!"
Jaber blinked, once, twice, before his mouth fell as he voiced. " Huh?!"
Sindbad, on the other hand, smirked broadly, as if he were waiting for that very thing from the start…
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