[Three Days Later – Rathmere – Central Square – Early Morning]
The square was already busy when they arrived.
Aldric and Maren stood at the edge of the boarding area. It was the kind of farewell that didn't require many words. Maren had a list—she always did—and went through three items with Elira in a low, precise voice before folding it and handing it over. Aldric kept his hands in his pockets and watched the airship like a man who had seen impressive things before.
