8
We had a short delay to resupply our food provisions and gather some fresh clothing. Darda was adamant she herself pack my things so that I was given a few minutes to walk the halls of the grand castle to stretch my weary, horse-bowed legs. On the higher levels were balconies that overlooked the lake and were also used as platforms from which one anyone with wings could take flight and easily fly over the city.
It was at one of these balconies that I found Xander at the railing with his arms crossed one over the other on the banister. Even from the cute rear I could see his body was tense as he looked out over the lake and his city. I joined him at his side and looked up in his face. His lips were pursed and his eyes unblinking.
"Still worried about flying?" I asked him.
He gave
