Back in Centertown, Alarus heads back to the Old Codex, where he contacts Alina and Otto and updates them on current events.
“That poor woman,” replies Otto. “I wish that I could accompany you on this most intriguing journey, but I have met with some very learned scholars here, and feel that I am close to furthering my understanding of the mysteries awaiting us. I will be praying to the Pancreator for your safe return. Godspeed!”
“Larrane, you say?” replies Alina. “Hmmmm, actually I wouldn't mind going with you. I heard that Perleria is very pretty.” She lowers her voice and whispers into the squawker. “And my friend has turned into the most frightful bore! Celebrities, diets, fashion and more celebrities – yawn! Definitely not as fun as I remember. Let me take my shopping back to the Mendicant, grab my gear, and I’ll come meet you. Where are you now?”
Alarus spends a pleasant hour chatting to Anydi before Alina arrives, once again wearing her Decados leathers, and with a brand-new pack slung on her back. She greets Anydi and smiles at Alarus. “Ready to go?”
Soon, they at the Gilded Vorox and meet up with Valestra. She is very pleased to see Alarus again and bows deferentially to Alina. “It is an honour, my lady. My bags are already packed, and as luck would have it, there is an airship leaving for Larrane later this evening. I have a return ticket and will be happy to arrange for passage for you both as well.”
After a few minutes, Valestra has paid for her lodging and instructed the receptionist to hail an aircar to the airport. Alina gets in the flitter with a slightly amused expression.
The group lands at the airport and heads over to the launching area for the airships. There is a small terminal, where Valestra purchases return tickets for Alina and Alarus. “The ship leaves in two hours, in case you need to purchase anything here. The flight should only take a day or so.”
As the airship slowly descends to hover over the landing platform, the passengers gather in a line to await boarding. An Orthodox priest walks along the line, sprinkling holy water and chanting prayers for a safe trip, which causes Alina to discreetly roll her eyes at Alarus.
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Skywarden, announces a young woman dressed in a Charioteer uniform. “I will be your captain. Please make your way to the boarding ramp and find a seat. We should arrive in Larrane tomorrow evening, Pancreator willing.”
There is plenty of space for passengers on the Skywarden. A couple of nobles have even brought their mounts, which are tended by some of the crew. After half an hour, the airship powers up its engines and quickly ascends to a cruising altitude, offering spectacular views of the city and the countryside.
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