Helron led us into a lobby off the side of the common room, with thin carpet, a table with a pitcher of wine and a few cups, and a thinly cushioned couch. He offered that to me, pulling up a chair and sitting on it backwards, resting his arms on the backrest. I sat carefully, pulling Borealis into my lap, idly stroking his feathers. The Starguard remained outside, keeping watch over Sari as she explored the adventurers' guild.
"Two demons, and three professional soldiers," Helron mused, studying Borealis with a curious glint in his eye. "I've never heard of a demon like that. It's so...tame. Reminds me of the wolf you always had with you. I presume that hasn't changed?"
I shook my head, a smile tugging at my lips. "No, Fable's outside. He's grown a lot since I left so long ago."
"I would say the same about you," he said, lifting his gaze to me.
I resisted the urge to squirm as he studied me even more closely than Borealis, finally giving an appreciative nod.
