"Xiviyah, they're here!"
I looked up from my book as Elise burst into the tent. She was breathing lightly, a feat for someone with a sixth-level body.
"Leaving? Who?" I asked.
"Evla and the others. Luke said they're leaving."
My book closed with a soft snap. "Now?"
She grabbed my hand, pulling me to my feet. "Come on, their horde is already on the move. Don't you want to see them off?"
"Yeah, but…so soon?"
It was the afternoon now, the day after my vision with Jessia. I'd ended up staying awake most of the night talking with R'lissea after, and had only gotten up an hour or two ago. I hadn't even had a chance to brush my hair yet.
"You didn't think he'd be lazing around all day, did you?" Elise asked, grinning as she tugged me out of the tent.
"No, but…"
I trailed off as she twirled me around, and I came face to face with Luke. He smiled, taking me in with a sweeping glance.
"Good morning?" he guessed with a teasing grin.
"L-Luke? You're here!"
