Chapter 484: Rather Interesting Lives
Tala and Rane walked through Marliweather, enjoying the late spring day.
Irondale had been properly anchored, keying off the flurry of trade and traffic that had become a regular occurrence whenever Irondale was anchored anywhere but Alefast. This time, there were another one hundred immigrants—across a few families—who would be coming in for final discussions and approval.
Apparently a good chunk of these gateless had come from as far away as Manaven. Lyn had guessed that most of the closer gateless who would be at all inclined to join Irondale had already done so.
Terry was frolicking in the wilds surrounding Marliweather, clearing out the dangerous arcanous creatures as something to do while Tala and Rane did what they had to do. The Marliweather Guard were incredibly grateful for his help, and that actually seemed to be meaningful to him these days, but Tala could tell that he was struggling to find a true challenge.
Charity hunting will only tide him over for so long…
Lupe was settling in well, and Lisa’s house construction had slowed as a result of him spending a good chunk of his time with the glass-woman.
-He still doesn’t really trust her.-
That’s understandable, given what she is, but he should know that we’re watching.
-He does, but I think spending the time with her makes him feel better.-