[ Maya hasn't said as much, but she's taken to sleeping when he sleeps. She doesn't need to, no, but that doesn't mean she can't, and there are moments where the warm contentment that sings through their link makes the idea seem really appealing.

So lately she's stopped resisting it.

And she enjoys being there when he wakes. Loves that the first thing she sees with the light of the new day is his face.

She does not, however, share his distaste of mornings. She feels the same as she ever does, regardless of the time of day- alert and refreshed and ready to go. She wonders if being a morning person is something she can share with him through their bond. ]

One of my sisters is in this city. I think she's under contract with the military leader here, but my divination was a little hazy. I also don't know if her presence is a secret or if it's public knowledge.

But either way, we should begin at their headquarters on the far side of town.