Four Corners: Dhou (part one)

"Are you well?" Deidra placed a hand on her son's shoulder. The action caused Elan to freeze in place. His mother had never acted so motherly before. Was it the influence of Inferno?

Commander Mtui nodded. "I am fine. It seems like I owe Inferno a great debt."

Deidra nodded in agreement. "As do I. They have proven themselves many times. Perhaps I should ask Nix to be my companion."

Commander Mtui kept his face passive. Dragon companions were usually primordial beasts of great power. Those positions were meant for creatures of legend. "You have a good opinion of him. So do I."

"Tai'Qui will probably ask him before long; I'd hate to lose out." Deidra pursed her lips slightly; she hadn't known Tai'Qui very well before Nix came along. However, she was confident in saying they were now allies.

"Jargon has reopened Talumbir. However, he has still not been seen." Elan relayed the latest intel to his mother. "Most likely, he has returned to the Fens."