Back at the Ravens Grave table, Elena suddenly straightened uo as if remembering something important.
She turned toward Arianna and Laela, who were still cradling their babies with smiles.
"Oh! I almost forgot," Elena said, drawing their attention. "Fred, Sorkin, and Rick send their regards. They wanted to be here, but they're on a mission far outside of dragonhold."
Arianna moved little Andrea in her arms and smiled. "That's alright. Tell them we appreciate the thought when you see them next."
"And that they owe us a proper visit once they're back," Laela added with a grin.
"I will," Elena said.
Right then, a presence approached that immediately drew Aiden's attention away from his conversation with Bernard. His face lit up with genuine joy as he recognized the newcomers.
Alaric.
A broad-shouldered man with red hair and huge beards pushed through the crowd. "Aiden, ye bloody legend! Look at ye now, all grown up with kids of yer own!"
