Chapter 481: An Understanding
Tala and Terry were the first ones to the end of the tunnel—as usual—with Rane close behind.
The other members of the unit were coming just after Rane.
Master Limmestare was understandably giddy at the idea of a glass-based lifeform—Tala could practically feel the man’s soul vibrating with glee.
Master Girt seemed more focused on his friend, Master Limmestare, seemingly ready to snatch the man back if he tried to advance before it was time to do so.
Mistress Vanga’s focus was quite obviously on Tala—as the vanguard—and the healer’s magics were primed to come to her aid, should Tala be in need.
Master Clevnis had a hand resting on the sword at his waist and was outwardly calm.
Mistress Cerna was just finishing up a series of floating inscriptions to augment those she’d draped over each of their shoulders. Both sets of magic were designed to dampen and filter sound, given the warnings depicted in the entry hall.
Terry—as was fitting—was faster than Tala, though she did flicker forward to stand beside him a moment after he stopped at the mouth of the tunnel, using his presence as the source of her aura to move to.
It was interesting to her that he could go wherever he wished, the absence of their aura notwithstanding, but she could only do so with that base of authority.