"Huh, so I guess I forgot to show you the shortcut yesterday." Onyx smiled at Tarentek once he had stopped. "I had honestly thought you were lost for quite a while there, although it's understandable I suppose." Now Onyx could barely hold back her laughter. They were standing at the base of the staircase that they had taken the day before to get up to where Onyx had played Felldan with Daimos and his group the day before, which certainly was [i]one[/i] way to get to the center of the nest.

"This path works fine, but it would tire you out more quickly because you can't fly up the stairs like we can. I will show you the connecting bridge later, on the way back. If you would like, I can carry you up the stairs now, so you won't tire yourself out yet. I'm serious about wanting you to come with me on my duties today." Onyx dropped the laughing tone in her voice and waited patiently for Tarentek's response.