Interlude ~Base Convos Part 23~ Lyn Side
Lyn came near the arena, spotting Hector being nursed by Serra (something he reluctantly had to accept for the time being and to avoid having her cause too much attention to Erk and his family). Oswin was shaking his head in exasperation of his liege while Matthew was seen somewhere in the distance glancing from time to time while talking to villagers.
"Ooooh... milord... Erk and his family could have some assistance by gracing themselves with my presence." Serra suggested to the Ostian lord.
Hector and Oswin looked to one another and looked at her at the same time. ""No."" They answered in unison, agreeing wholeheartedly that she cannot be allowed to accompany House Reglay. Given her temperament and many other issues, she was not allowed to be near the Count and Countess Reglay.
It all began as Serra found out Erk's true identity as the adopted son of House Reglay, a subject that was purposely avoided in front of Serra. Then it spiraled into trying to gain the favor of her "in-laws" as she described, hoping to interact with them as much as possible. Luckily, the couple did not take offense, and even laughed, much to the dismay of Erk.
Moreover, Erk wanted nothing to do with her in terms of any relationship. Matthew felt similarly, with a slight sense of shivering whenever her shrill voice came calling out to him to do menial tasks for her. They felt a bad premonition if they continued to accompany her whenever she need protection. Guiding rings be damned, who would guide her from them?
"Oh, Lyn!" Hector called out to Sacaen. "Want to have a try at the arena?" He said while pointing his thumb to the building with sounds of crowds clamoring inside. It seems as though they were still open despite preparing for celebrations for Zephiel's coming-of-age ceremony (unlike the one near the valley).
Lyn shook her head at the offer. "I'll be fine. Maybe I'll look at the fish market for tonight's supper."
She would probably ask for Lowen and Merlinus to whip up a delicious meal. Her knights were off feeding provender to the horses. Wil and Rebecca were off to assist Merlinus to gather supplies. Some of the knights remained in their attire, with them pretending to be retainers to House Reglay and accompanying them. They remained in the port town near the location where Queen Hellene resided. At any rate, everyone was in a disguise going about their business.
"By the way, what about Matthew?" Lyn queried to the group, who looked at the Sacaen with wonder. Lyn look at Matthew who seemed to notice Lyn's gaze and looked away. "How come you didn't have Matthew go with Ike and the others?"
Hector then looked down then snorted while scratching his head. He was still wondering why his retainer chose to stick with him.
She had a point, Matthew could have potentially assisted the Greil Mercenaries and help march to their base. There, he could fight against the people who murdered Leila, namely Jaffar.
Oswin shook his head in response. "He chose to remain with us, believing he was not much use in combat. Moreover, he felt Leila would be cross with him if he went off for revenge instead of accompanying his lord."
So he chose to commit to his duties, knowing that being with the Greil Mercenaries would only slow them down. He was not as adept in terms of combat like Legault, who could also perform Matthew's uses in lock picking and alike with ease. While swift, he cannot deal with stronger enemies one-on-one without assistance. Even all their magic users had better offensive capabilities than him.
"Yeah... I feel like I'm weighing him down..." Hector looked to Matthew who went elsewhere to speak with the locals. "I want to wring that cur out with Matthew. But I need to be here, for Eliwood..." Hector muttered quietly under his breath. Avoiding to mention his full name while people were still around.
Oswin also felt similarly, as Leila was also their comrade. He served also as the link to their spy network, so he personally knew all Ostia's spies. But that didn't stop Oswin from considering any of them to be trusted friends.
Just as Lyn was ready to leave, a call from Hector halted her for a brief moment.
"Oh, that reminds me, if you're going to the fish market, Nina and Eli were seen there. Just a heads up." Hector remarked while grinning. He also referred to them by their aliases for the time being.
Lyn knew what Hector was referring to. Eliwood and Ninian. He seemed enamored with the dancer. She definitely wasn't planning on watching the two have a decent time. Definitely not.
"Bye bye, Lyn! Be sure to tell me all the juicy details!" Serra called out. Lyn's shortened name was sufficient enough to not be discovered as the Lady of Caelin.
Lyn smiled as she shook her head. Maybe, just maybe, Serra. She wasn't going to spy on the pair... Just a little coincidence if she ever came across them. All she was planning to do was go shopping for fish...
As Lyn perused the fish market, she glanced at the pair who were conversing over the variety they held. She could hear the conversation between them without them noticing her.
"You should see the selection we have back at home, Nina. It's even better when it's time for the harvest festival. Every year, we have it. Everyone in the land comes to eat, drink, and dance." Eliwood explained to the dancer using her alias, who listened intently at the man.
"That sounds like fun!" Ninian remarked, hoping to one day see such a celebration.
Eliwood smiled and nodded. "You should come, too, Nina. Everyone would be happy to see your dancing, I think. The one you showed me the other day was truly beautiful." He spoke truthfully.
Eliwood believed her dancing was truly special. Almost to the point of being smitten with her. Lyn smiled
"Thank you..." She responded while blushing.
"My mother, too, loves dancing, you know. She would be pleased. At festival time, she dances all night like a young maiden. My father always clucked his tongue and shook his head, but each year, he would dance with her until the dawn. Ah-" Eliwood was cut short at the sight of Ninian's face.
He noticed her sullen expression at the mention of his father. Lyn was also worried as the siblings were not at fault. But of course, that would not convince Nils and Ninian.
"Forgive me. You... must think of my father often enough." Eliwood muttered as he apologized to the dancer.
However, Ninian shook her head. "No... it's all right. I mean, not compared to you, Lord Eliwood..." She then covered her mouth realizing that she spoke his real name out loud in a public place.
Everyone made an agreement to avoid using the full name of their lords or the siblings. Everyone else's names was fair game.
It was then that Eliwood decided to take her to a corner where there were less eyes and fishmongers. At least where his true name could be spoken. But Lyn's ears honed in on the pair, while slightly worried for them.
"Ninian, remember what I told you? My father's death was not Nils or your fault. None of you should blame yourselves, not at all." Eliwood pointed out as he attempted to console the girl, trying to alleviate her and her brother's burdens.
Lyn agreed with Eliwood, as it was all Nergal. The cruel and senseless sorcerer who caused everything terrible to happen. But it seems as though Ninian was still not convinced.
She shook her head at the young lord. "But, Lord Eliwood... y-you're wrong. You don't know everything that..."
"What?" Eliwood voiced out.
"I... I have been deceiving you." She attempted to confess, unable to voice out her secrets.
Even Lyn seemed to be puzzled. What was Nils and Ninian hiding? Moreover, did Ike know what was going on with the two?
"Deceiving?" Eliwood repeated. "What do you mean?"
"It is just... I-I'm sorry." She tearfully replied, unable to speak.
"Ninian? Ninian, don't cry." He voiced out as he wiped away the tears from her face. "I don't know what has happened, but I do know I never want to see you sad."
A good moment passed as the two remained looking at one another. Until a young man's voice called out.
"Lady Lyn...?" Erk called out, snapping Lyn from her thoughts, looking at the young mage. He then peered over to where Lyn was looking at and his eyes raised at one of the people he needed to look for. "Oh, Sir Eli! I must inform you of recent developments that have occurred. Lady Lyn, you could give over that pile of fish you have to Lowen. He's already done with his duties."
Lyn already had a basket of fish she bought while listening to the couple. Luckily, Eliwood and Ninian had not caught on to her eavesdropping and realized she was probably just buying fish for supper.
Unbeknownst to the group, a woman with scars on the left side of her face and left thigh was also in a cloak, hiding away herself as she observed the group near some fishmongers as she also sought to feed some fish to her wyvern, Umbriel. Her orders involve capturing the two siblings with crimson eyes and light blue hair. She would follow them near, as she also had a target involving the Lycian lords who came into Bern. But she would act at a time where there were not as many people, she wasn't a fool. For now, she awaited. And to hell with sappy love romances, bleh.
"I hope Ike and the others are doing fine... General Murdock was gone soon after I informed him to meet with their group." Erk expressed his concerns to Lyn and Eliwood while near a corner of an inn that served food and drinks.
It's been quite a while since Murdock left and Erk had undergone the pleasure of meeting a troubled woman (Queen Hellene). Serra alone was enough. After they've arrived to the manse, they were informed of the Fire Emblem being missing, likely absconded by Sonia's Black Fang in league with the King. But right before meeting her, they met Murdock in town who was located near a house discussing something with his subordinate (not exactly the most loyal of conversations), and told him to contact Ike in the valley. He went off before Erk could request more from the General.
"Maybe we should have gone together... I feel as though we might be able to find the artifact if we go to the Black Fang base with Ike." Lyn spoke with a hopeful tone.
Eliwood nodded with his fellow lord. "Indeed, we managed to speak with Lady Louise and Lord Pent on the issue, if we head to the valley, we could reach them in time."
The woman who was also present at the fish market sat at the table that was nearest to the corner where the group was conversing. The walls of the inn tavern were thin, so despite all the clamoring of the people present in the pub, she could still listen in on the nobles outside. She already frowned at the set of events being discussed, as she was not aware of the Fire Emblem being missing. And the group she was currently working with might have absconded it? If Murdock was involved trying to solve it by working with the Greil Mercenaries, then this was a serious matter. For now, she decided to learn more before reserving her judgment. In the end, all of her actions will be for her lord.
"In any event, let's consider regrouping and take on their base."
They could gather their men and leave to where the Ike and the Reed brothers were planning to meet. Hector was already nearby attending the arena and being scolded by Oswin, to have his lord surrender against rather difficult-looking opponents or magic users.
It was still right before sunset, and they might have some time to leave to the valley where Ike was. Perhaps they stopped for the night.
"I swear, those riders were about to kill us all! They were once part of the military! We're telling ya the truth! If it weren't for General Murdock, the Greil Mercenaries, and the Black Fang, we would have died!"
A voice from inside the inn tavern resounded bringing some clamoring. The trio became alerted at the news some of the people brought. They listened in, remaining silent to hear the discussion.
The woman in a hood who stood at a table had her attention brought away for a moment at the mention of her former colleague and the Black Fang.
"What happened in your villages?" A barmaid asked.
One of the men in question shook his head in exasperation. "We all heard unsavory rumors of the Black Fang as of lately, next thing you know, you see the Greil Mercenaries fighting back against hordes of wyvern riders from the military that came to kill us, and a bunch of other men. They numbered over a hundred, yet they still lost against the White Wolf and Mad Dog duo working together with the Greil Mercenaries! Not a single one on their side died!"
Lyn felt instant relief upon Ike and the others still safe. Erk felt he should have been there to help alleviate their ordeal.
All the while, the hooded woman gritted her teeth at the audacity of the wyvern troops attacking helpless civilians. She knew those men who attacked in the valley were most likely under Sonia's orders backed by the king, without regard to the safety to the people they were meant to protect. With the artifact being stolen and civilians being attacked, Vaida, the Dragon Fang General began to reconsider her options.
"Man, riders from the military... reminds me of bad memories..." One man drank from his mug as he mused over the plight of the neighboring villages. "One false report from a general, and next thing you know, people get swarmed by wyverns. At least the one they called traitor is flying freely, she and her men protected some of us and then got framed... Honestly, what is the military doing...?"
Vaida sat silent of a survivor she and her men protected before the idiot and riders without backbone wiped out most of the villagers at the time. She only hoped her raiders survived after she bought them some time.
Lyn, Erk, and Eliwood heard of Heath's story. They were glad Heath's efforts to fight off the treacherous military personnel that attacked innocent civilians paid off somewhat.
"White Wolf was just as handsome as people say he is!" One woman changed the subject as she swooned over the swordsman. "He was desperate to fight off those black hearts alongside those mercenaries. We were lucky General Murdock was there to finish off those renegade wyvern troops."
They didn't hear the full conversation between the parties at the time, but General Murdock did speak to the villagers, reassuring them that the ones who attacked were bandits posing as Black Fang and that renegade riders were in on the attack.
'White Wolf and Mad Dog,' Vaida thought to herself. She's seen the Reed brothers in action, being the step sons of Sonia. To think there would be in-fighting within the Black Fang. At this rate, despite the deal between Bern's military and Sonia, she couldn't count on getting herself back into the military with the Greil Mercenaries and two of the Four Fangs at their side most likely seeking to counterattack. Most of all, to bring back the Fire Emblem for Prince Zephiel if Murdock went out to meet them. Based on their performance in the valley, along with good reputation in Bern, Vaida began weighing and considering the possibilities for an alliance. Although she may end up being a fugitive again, she wouldn't care. After all, nothing was more important than Prince Zephiel, the one to lead Bern back to greatness. She once again honed her hearing to the conversing villagers alongside the group outside the tavern.
"Still, the Greil Mercenaries? Didn't know they were still around." The barmaid remarked. "I hope Brother Lucius is doing fine."
She remembered being jealous alongside alot of women over the beauty of the acolyte... until they found out he was a man. It was an all-male group at the time.
"Still as beautiful as ever... how did the man ever be born as male?" One man mused miserably.
Alot of men mused over their idiocy at the time attempting to pick up on the monk, only to be pointed out that he was a male. Misunderstandings were frequent when it came to the acolyte, and he was not interested in any of the men flirting with him... or the women who found out his real gender.
"Yup, it seems as though they had new members, some pegasus knights, a wyvern rider that might have been former military, a red-haired lass, a druid, new priest, and some axe wielders. Oh, and a pair of merchants riding while having a ballista for a carriage." The villager explained. "They were all strong, kept fighting for our lives at the time. We would have been in trouble had it not been for one purple-haired mercenary with a axe and bow assisted em, or a blonde former knight that came out from North. General Murdock and his men finished off the rest that were running, serves them right."
Eliwood then narrowed his eyes in thought. Who they mentioned was not Canas, and who was this former knight? And what was that about a ballista? Lyn was just relieved the group with safe. Although, perhaps taking Wil and Rebecca would have been wise. They likely dealt with a legion surrounding them. In any event, they planned on regrouping with the others.
Vaida also made her decision, the deal was off. Prince Zephiel needed the artifact to be granted his birthright. Now then... to think her plan of attack...
"STAND ASIDE! GENERAL MURDOCK HAS CAPTURED A FUGITIVE!"
The announcement of a soldier brought the attention of everyone in town, including the trio outside the tavern. The ones attending the pub looked outside and found themselves shocked at the prisoner within the cage being carried by a horses led by a band of men, with General Murdock at the front. Everyone associated with the Greil Mercenaries looked in horror of the man within the cage, along with his wyvern, Hyperion, also carried in a separate cage, worried for its owner.
'What on earth is that idiot doing!? What is that deserter doing after I told him and the others to leave for Lycia!?' Vaida thought to herself.
Meanwhile, Erk and Lyn were horrified to know that Heath was discovered and taken prisoner. What about Ike's group? Were they implicated? Were they still in the valley?
Clamoring could be heard from crowds witnessing the spectacle. Those who knew of Heath under Ike's command wanted to break him out of his constraints. One thing was certain, what on earth was General Murdock doing? What happened during the meeting between him and Ike?
Thankfully, some villagers went up to the General instead of the Lycian army.
"General Murdock, what is the meaning of this!? This man fought off those rogue wyvern knights back in our villages!" "Yeah, he saved our lives, along with the Greil Mercenaries!" "Indeed! What has this man done to earn this treatment?"
They avoided mentioning the Black Fang, namely Lloyd and Linus, since they were still rogues. But the Greil Mercenaries were relatively known. Some of the villagers who saw Heath and others defending him held their hands to their mouth. They knew this man... After all, he and some fellow riders fought to protect them when some fool declared them as rebels... Not all of them survived, but some lived on, fearful of the event until they've seen the former Dragon Fang General flying in the skies without fear of being apprehended.
General Murdock turned to the crowd of villagers. "This man was arrested under charges of being one of Vaida's Raiders, a fugitive. Accused of slaughtering innocent civilians of Bern when he was to protect them. We captured him when he wandered back into Bern." He responded in an authoritative manner.
That did not convince any survivors both recent and from the past.
"That's not true! He and Vaida saved us when no one else would!" A woman survivor called out in the open. Another child followed. "That man saved us years ago! He's a hero! Why are you arresting him, General Murdock!?"
"Yeah!" The man who mentioned Vaida's Raiders in the bar also spoke up in defense for Heath. "We didn't get hurt by this man or his fellow riders, it was the moron who called them traitors! Why does only Vaida fly freely when her soldiers also deserve the same!?"
More clamoring could be heard from the crowd as more people emerged in defense of Heath. The man in question sat silent but with a slight smile. At the very least, he preserved some honor and worth in being a knight in the end. Being able to save at least a single person when he and his fellow wingmates could not save everyone.
The survivor brought up a good point. Vaida was said to be notorious for false charges until she had received what's effectively a pardon without a single word from Bern's military and king.
"... He will be judged under my watch, people of Bern. I will conduct an investigation into the matter and he will be judged fairly, as well as his superior, Vaida. Witness testimony will be welcome, and protection be given to those who speak truthfully. Until then, Heath of Vaida's Raiders will be detained until further notice." Murdock announced. His keen eyes wandered to Vaida amongst the crowd, whose scars on her left thigh and face underneath the hood stood out when examined closely. As if he was expecting her to come to speak with him. Vaida nodded, as she knew a nearby outpost where they will likely hold Heath.
With that, he and his men marched with Heath and Hyperion in tow, leaving behind his fellow comrades who were worried for him.
"What's going to happen to Heath? Oh no..." Lyn voiced out, afraid for their comrade. "Can we exchange the Fire Emblem for his release?"
They knew Murdock held the most loyalty for his Prince. If the Black Fang led by Sonia had it, they could fight against them with Ike.
"We must hurry and assist Ike, even the loss of just one rider like Heath can make a huge impact in the battlefield." Erk added to which Eliwood nodded.
"Why don't you all sit tight and wait for me when dawn comes? I'll lead you to the Black Fang base instead of you wasting your energy going back to your mercenary friends."
They immediately looked behind them to see a woman within a cloak, with short blonde hair and scar running across near her left eye. With the whip she had rolled up on her side, she might be a wyvern rider.
"Who are-" Eliwood was cut short by the woman turning around and gesturing a goodbye.
"Save it for later, rest, we'll meet at dawn outside the gates. Just need to grab my soldier from Murdock. We'll be back in the morning to help bring back the Fire Emblem." She explained.
Everyone's eyes widened at the woman they believed to be Vaida's last statement. Did she follow them? Did she overhear them while she was still contracted to the Black Fang? They heard from Heath that she was still loyal to Prince Zephiel, did she want to bring the artifact back to him?
"... I think we can trust her." Eliwood and Erk looked back at Lyn who spoke up. "At the very least, we won't slow Ike down by being tired when we meet up with him."
They reluctantly agreed with Lyn. For now, they would rest and march to the Black Fang base in the morning. Just to be safe, they would rotate night shifts for their retainers and be in the same lodging prepared for Count and Countess Reglay within the town.
Lyn sat outside humming to herself under the stars outside with Wil taking watch of her. Within the yard of the manor that was prepared for House Reglay. Luckily, the manor was big enough to fit their entire army without a need for attendants. Their own army would have sufficed.
She couldn't sleep so she hoped to lull herself to prepare for tomorrow.
"Lady Lyndis?" Lyn was called out by Countess Reglay from the back entrance of the luxurious lodgings. Wil immediately bowed in respect to the sudden visitation of the Countess, given basic manners as a soldier drilled into him by Kent and Wallace. "Hello, Lady Louise."
"Quite the lovely humming." Louise remarked.
"Ike sung the song to me, I know the lyrics, although I don't know what they mean. Erk mentioned it's in the same tongue as the tomes from Ike's homeland." Lyn explained.
"How fascinating." Louise smiled at the mention of her adoptive son managing to decipher and distinguish a continent's old language. "I do wish we could have meet sooner, given how Erk described you all as wondrous individuals (not including Serra)."
Lyn nodded at Louise's desire, feeling similarly. "I've wanted to meet you once back in Caelin, but you and your husband were from Etruria, a bit too far to attend any banquets in Lycia. Ike heard from Erk that you are splendid with the bow." Louise covered her mouth as chuckled to herself.
"My, you really are fond of the boy. You've mention his name several times by now." Lyn blushed at Louise's remark. "Don't worry, you remind me of when I first met my husband. Back when I hoped to be his wife amongst twenty others..."
"T-twenty? You must have had stiff competition. But seeing you, I can see how you won." Lyn saw how graceful and beautiful the Countess was. How a proper noble she was.
Everything that Lyn wanted to achieve without embarrassing her grandfather. She still felt a sense of insecurity despite having resolved things through Ike.
Louise caught on to what Lyn was referring to, and promptly shook her head. "It's not what you believe it to be. Lord Pent wished to find the one person who demonstrated a special skill. Amongst the ladies that hoped to marry him, including I, the others were more versed in the art, from composing poetry, to singing, and I could not have outdone them in any. So, I chose to go forward with the one skill I had, with my archery. And I vowed if he chose me, I would protect him to life's end."
Lyn listened to the noblewoman recount what she also spoke to Rebecca, who wished to be just like Countess Reglay.
"And he chose you for you..." To which Louise nodded.
Lyn felt an epiphany upon the Countess' confirmation. If she remained like this, she would never be able to stand as a proud nomad of Sacae. Moreover, to stand by his side to protect him as he protects others. All the while, staying true to herself.
"I... I wish I could be as prim and proper as you. I'm not as insecure about it as I used to, but my life as a woman of the plains doesn't seem suited for the life of a noble. Most of all, I realize that staying true to myself is the important thing."
Louise gave a nod of the head. "Indeed. Staying true to yourself while protecting the ones you love is all that matters." She then gave a glance to Wil, who remained on watch. "Be sure to pay closer attention to Rebecca! Lately, she's been worried that she's not a good enough woman like your liege. They're all charming ladies to be honest."
Wil then sputtered in exasperation of the Countess mentioning Rebecca. Was that the reason why she gets a little annoyed whenever referring to his liege by her shortened name? That kick to his stomach awhile ago still lingered on.
Lyn chuckled to herself. Feeling flattered that she was still considered charming to the lovely Countess Reglay.
Louise then turned to Lyn, bringing out a small golden crest. It appeared to be a promotional item. "It is called a Heaven Seal. We brought it to Lord Eliwood and Hector, but they both declined. Seeing as you may wish to gain more power to fight alongside the ones you love." With that, she handed it to the Lyn, who gave an appreciative look in response.
"Thank you. I want to stand proud by his side."
She would become stronger and fight for her companions. Moreover, so Ike can confide in her and count on her like he does with the people under his command. Where there would be no need to hide the truth from one another if they became both true to themselves.
Lyn held tightly the Heaven Seal, and with it, a glow enveloped the young lord. Her swordplay and archery would improve tremendously from this day forward.
At the first dewdrop, the group stood outside the village gates. The Lycian army stood with the Etrurian family as they sought to find the former Dragon Fang General, and hopefully, Heath. Lyn stood with a new pauldron strapped onto her left shoulder with white fur hide hung at her shoulders. Others began wondering where the hide came from.
Wil at the watch had his eyes widened at a pair of wyvern riders flying towards them.
"Female and male rider from the East! One of them is Heath!" He announced.
Everyone stood excited for their comrade returning to them. To think that his former commander would lead them to the enemy base despite being under them. Heath also smiled out of joy of reuniting with fellow comrades and being under his commander.
Vaida did not hesitate to cut ties with the Black Fang after inquiring from Murdock of the true situation. Not only that... the things she did to the people who were awaiting her command from the Black Fang... She did not need Heath's assistance right before they met the Lycian army.
Upon arrival, Vaida sat on top of her wyvern, with a vicious smile and strange aura coming from the spear covered in the blood of her enemies. Nils and Ninian instinctively knew it was a cursed spear, likely empowered by their father. Everyone became alerted by the woman and her wyvern (who was significantly more threatening than Hyperion), who also had a few bloodstains on themselves with signs of a skirmish. But Heath and Hyperion looked relatively clean.
With a bloodthirsty smile, she called out: "Well then... are you all ready to march into the Black Fang base?"
Fae's Adventures in Tellius Part 2
"Ooohhhh, those fruits look familiar to Fae." She gazed up a coconut tree. She then shook the tree slightly until one fell, expectant to have it fall onto the ground so she could pick it up... only for it to land on her head before falling to the ground. She grasped her head in pain. "Ow..."
"Fae!" Kurthnaga called out with his retainer, Gareth, quickly arriving by the girl's side. She still remained sulking while rubbing her head. "Are you alright?"
Even Gareth seemed slightly worried for the young dragon child. But she quickly recovered, with the sight of the two making her feel better.
"Hmmm... Fae's alot better with you around! She's happy to play with so many friends." Quickly cheering up with support from the Prince. "Fae hopes you can meet Sophia! Then we can all play together one day!"
Kurthnaga smiled in response to the little girl's enthusiasm.
"One day, little Fae. I hope so too." Kurthnaga responded.
Seeing one of the dragonkind that likely hailed beyond the Desert of Death, his curiosity makes him wonder what it is like for fellow dragon laguz and the beorc living in harmony. His father refused to touch on the subject, regarding branded, but he believed like any laguz or beorc, they were people. He would not judge such individuals based on their circumstances, even if the Goddess believes otherwise.
If Fae's acquaintances ever came looking for Fae, they should be welcomed guests. Even if his father protested, he would plead on their behalf.
This time, Kurthnaga held his own desire... To see the perspectives of others like Fae from the land she came from. Maybe one day, he can understand the lives and views of other dragons like he. Not just dragons, but the perspectives of many that Fae saw in just a short time. Only time would tell if that desire would be fulfilled.