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Solivane cleared their throat. “Kyrie is the closest thing the ''Cloud Archipelago'' has to a leader. She controls most of the arms trade across the charted Drift.” They looked out the far windows at the shimmering purple. “We shall either leave with a job to do, or in body bags.” | Solivane cleared their throat. “Kyrie is the closest thing the ''Cloud Archipelago'' has to a leader. She controls most of the arms trade across the charted Drift.” They looked out the far windows at the shimmering purple. “We shall either leave with a job to do, or in body bags.” | ||
Ilyar drained the last of his brandy, flicked a few shiny silver marks into the empty glass, and stood. “Well then, we shouldn’t keep her waiting. Sol, fetch Quartz and meet us back at the ship; we ought to | Ilyar drained the last of his brandy, flicked a few shiny silver marks into the empty glass, and stood. “Well then, we shouldn’t keep her waiting. Sol, fetch Quartz and meet us back at the ship; we ought to make a good impression.” | ||
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The glass-walled elevator car made its way slowly up the side of the High Spire, the luxurious crown perched atop the Cloud Archipelago’s expanse. Inside, the four members of the Stationary Traveller’s crew stood waiting. Though they tried not to show it, the tension was palpable. | |||
Ilyar, his grey-brown fur brushed smooth and the brass buttons on his coat shining, fixed his gaze on the soft glow of the Drift outside. “ | |||