596 Pinky Returns

The nursery's warmth and subtle fragrance washed over Nix when he exited the breach a few moments later. Tai'Qui was sitting comfortably on the ground, weaving earth magic into head-sized mud pies. She offered him a welcoming smile and continued to work.

"Think I could get a few of those?" Nix sat cross-legged next to her, content to watch her work.

"Of course." Tai finished up the one she was working on before setting it aside and scooting closer.

"Do you have the artifact with you?" Tai couldn't sense the presence of the Draconis Khalamzur Operandi, but that didn't mean much, considering that there were countless ways to mask such things.

Nix shook his head. He wasn't sure what the artifacts' limits were, but having it in their hands was definitely better than letting Khione use it. He stored it at the Turtle House for safekeeping. "It's stored in my personal chest at the house. Do you wish to see it?"