"It would be a couple of days at most. I know you have the egg, and I'd make arrangements for someone to watch things. Remember Iskra?" Tala said.

"My grandmother" Larek added, lest Nyx forgot.

Continuing, Tala brushed a bit of dust off her arm. "From what I understand, it isn't too dangerous, but it should keep you two from getting too bored. Plus, I think this may be the first time that females outnumbered the lone male in an adventuring party, at least, in the dracon lands."

"Sure thing. I'll be sure to bring my gate stone" Orna told him, a bit nervous. Normally, she sought out the comforts of home and the bedroom when she was nervous or stressed, but now, she only wanted to know if she was with egg or not. It was one of the few times in her life when knowledge, not pleasure, would bring her relief. 

"Right now, it is more important that you and the egg are kept safe" Kos explained, feeling protective of her. 

(Chicken maybe?)