We're finally out of the city! Gods, it feels good to be able to leave this place behind. I can finally ditch the magical disguise, and breathe a little easier. It's not like everyone we meet is going to recognize my name as the traitor who killed multiple city guards anymore. This being said, I CANNOT believe that Zun used his real name. First thing he did. Just straight out told the Captain his actual name. I really hope that doesn't come back to haunt us.
But, regardless, I do feel better now. We were also able to scry on my mother and Dan'or'avil, which helped put me at ease a little. Neither one of them is currently pursuing us, which is always my tiny background fear. My mother was, unsurprisingly, being her miserable murderous self, and I feel terribly bad for whoever Augustus is. Or was, I suppose. Seems like G'Vath'haz made short work of him. Which, honestly, does have me a little concerned? Because he seems to be able to just manifest himself anywhere, and he seems to be even more powerful than when I had him. Doesn't bode well for us, but I suppose we'll deal with that later. Almost had a heart attack when I saw her holding hands with father. But obviously, there is no way in Hell father would ever want to be with her again, so it must be some kind of spell. Simulacrum or something. Not sure why? Appearances, perhaps? Or a trap. Who knows. Either way, we don't have to worry about either of them currently, and neither of them seem to be tipped off as to our plans, so I take that as a win.
Losing Tilly I take as a draw. I feel bad for Mud that she ran away, but I think I understand her. When you've been betrayed by so many people, and hate magic that much...being by yourself somewhere secret is probably the best plan. It's the same thing I would have done. I just really, really hope that Malzod doesn't find her. Poor girl has been through enough. And being with us probably would have put her in more danger. We're not exactly...discreet? Fortuitous? Tactful? And our list of still alive enemies just keeps growing, so...I don't blame her.
The ship that we get to spend the next little while on is amazing. So awfully garish, but very fun (albeit painful) to look at. Both the Captain and the Cook seem like interesting people. But perhaps most interesting is the fact that we'll be spending all this time with Ny'ell and Cor'nan. Already the competition between Cor'nan and Elegant is on, and I am HERE for it. Zun and I have already slipped into wingman mode, and I truly hope we can insert Elegant back into Ny'ell's heart. Her secret smiles would imply she's open to it. Cor'nan certainly isn't. Took literally three minutes in Elegant's presence for him to feel insecure enough to threaten him. I am really hoping during our time on this ship I can both talk up Elegant to Ny'ell, and expose Cor'nan for the womanizer he is. It's not enough to just make Elegant look better, but I need to make Cor'nan look worse. That man is way too cocky for his own good.
Here's to finding out what our enemies are up to, and planning how to stop them, all while enjoying scenic views.