“I forgot how cold that is,” Kire muttered when they emerged. Narda, to Kire’s delight, was trying to contain her shock at the experience. But both women fell silent when they looked out at the sea from the pier. Kire gazed out at the fading light for a few moments, enjoying the sea breeze. [i]Each seaside is different, both in Amria and here,[/i], she noticed. 
“Kay,” Narda said, tugging on her. Kire turned and stared in wonder at the view. Though the homes looked like they hadn’t been lived in for some time, she was sure that would change soon. She stood there, admiring the cliffside, her eyes wandering to the left, where an old but sturdy castle stood nestled against the rocks. Its make reminded Kire of the Palace’s older ramparts. The lush forest that covered the mountain explained part of what Kire smelled upon their arrival. 
“Scilabria,” Kire repeated, her tongue clumsy in her first attempt, as she listened to Ruli’s explanation, the two women following him to the shore and up the carved stairway. Now and then, Kire would look around and behind them, admiring the view. She smirked when Ruli did. “Of course Envy would.” She grinned. She had faith in their confidence. The people of Ziad and Ysaryn’s tribe were all hardy people. Anybody who grew up in the kind of hardships these people had endured so far would survive in a place like this. 

The familiar signature of Envy’s wards greeted them as they entered the cave, already a testament to what Kire had just thought. She snorted at the comment about Risa, knowing what Ruli said about Envy leading from underground was most likely true. “This place is good. More than good. It’s beautiful here.” She looked at Ruli, smiling fondly. “Well done. All of you. I’m happy you found this place.”
Narda chuckled. “You do like castles with a view, Kay.” 
“Can you blame me? Look at it; the sunsets must be spectacular!” Kire said, grinning. Narda laughed softly, nodding. 
“Careful, Ruli. She might not come back to Amria, now that she found one more thing to stay for.” 
Kire shot her a glare.