"You may leave it here. I will see that it is well cared for. If you take a left once outside and follow that street up, you will come to the Aerie and arrangements can be made for Sakima. As for yourself, as an envoy from Mother Ilish, I will offer you hospitality. A few of the residences nearest the Hall are set aside for such visitors. One will be made ready for you if you wish it. And perhaps on the morrow, you can take me into the air and I will give you a bird's-eye tour of the settlement?" Her smile was friendly and the light seemed to love her, pooling close to her though it was diffuse through the windows. |