Chapter 36: Azulus, The Enigmatic Rodent
The gentle shimmer of the church's glyph-lit halls slowly faded behind them as Kivas and Samael stepped back into the more grounded rhythm of the bastion's outer walkways.
The light was dimmer now, slanting sideways through the floating lanterns that lined the roads. Warm hues spilled over cobbled paths and the soft-spoken hum of distant conversation echoed in intervals.
Several of the priests, including Lyenar, gave small nods as the two passed the entrance of the church, their expressions bearing a quiet formality.
Kivas turned and waved with a bright smile.
"Thanks for everything! We'll be back tomorrow!"
Lyenar inclined her head with a slow gesture of farewell, her scar catching the light slightly as her robe whispered across the stone. "May your faith enlighten your path."
"Come back again, you two!"
"Don't be afraid to join the daily prayer!"
And so did the other priests that joined along after the meeting with Goliath.
Kivas adjusted the loose fold of her scar and glanced up at Samael. "We've still got a few hours. You tired?"
"I do not tire in any meaningful way," Samael replied, her tone a notch drier than usual.