Ariel shrank a little and added. "I was wondering about that, actually. If it would be like a pregnancy or...come out like an egg." Ariel blushed and frowned as if only just realising that she had spoken out loud. "Anyway, how are you all finding your new home? I heard some things from Meesei and Sabine, but is it to your likings?"

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Gallus was visibly cross as he stomped through the mud in the direction of their inn. He didn't so much as face Cuts until about half way there.

It was at that point, in the middle of the street, that Gallus started to slow down and stare ahead with glazed eyes.

"Hey, Cuts, I have a question," he said as he strode along at a weak pace. "Going to the Hist. Did Yizan-Lei just want to die, or is there some process to it? Is he going to drink any of that sap before going or anything of that nature?"