“I’ve been taking care of him.” She spat, more offended by Strietz’s assessment of Miklan’s wellbeing than him suggesting she was afraid. She would’ve been if she hadn’t taken out the cat girl like she had planned in dozen upon dozen scenarios. She was lucky in what her magic was, that she even had it. She needed it to go against a foe like
Izara. Another punch or kick and Everleigh might have been unable to fight.
And technically, she was unable to fight now. She had very little magic left and she was exhausted. Not just arcane exhaustion but physical and mental. Everleigh always knew that deep down she was a fighter and she’d do anything to keep Miklan safe, but attacking Strietz when she needed his help was foolish. The dreadlord ground her teeth against each other, considering the treasure hunter’s deal. Sometimes she wished that she knew how to be nice, she had failed this chance.
Everleigh took a big step back, head swiveling to where she heard his voice from behind the counter. Another loud step back. She purposely knocked her boots together. Hands went up in the air but her elbows were bent. Everleigh didn’t drop her dagger.
The moment Miklan was free he would scramble up onto his feet and run to her. He almost shouted her name but she shook her head, short hair swaying with the motion. She protective but a hand over Miklan, pushing him behind her. The hand on his shoulder moved up, shielding at least one eye from the sight of Izzy’s naked body.
The air was thick with heavy silence before being interrupted by one elephant-sounding snore. Everleigh blinked, looking over her shoulder to make sure Izzy wasn’t awake. The
letai’s ears twitched, another loud snore.
“
As you can see, she’s fine.” Everleigh said, attempting to get control of the situation. “
Since you’re already acquainted with Declan, I’ll make this easy. I am requesting aid from the Lucky Star. Take Declan to Alliria and make it the long way. Today. In three hours. We can start discussing the payment now. I’ll cover supplies and food now, of course,” her eyes darted quickly around at spots in the room that stuck out to her. “
You clearly need it.”
Dieder J Strietz