Aiden finally gets his sword back. Admittedly Eesa was done with it about 16 pages ago, but Aiden was too busy being smug to go get it.
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, and we'll see you in the new year! Just two pages left in Chapter 1.
The silver haired girl looks to the group, apologetically.
Girl: I'm sorry I ever believe any of it.
Lorielle gives her a hug.
Lorielle: There, there! Don't fret, no one here will fault you for it.
Lorielle glares over her shoulder at Aiden.
Lorielle: Except maybe Aiden.
Aiden: hey
Lorielle holds on to both of the girl's shoulders, looking excited.
Lorielle: We'll be back to check in on you soon, okay? You just let your new big sis take care of you!
Aiden walks past, looking smug.
Aiden: Yeah, you can teacher to put on makeup, stay up late, miss archery targets...
Lorielle shakes her fist.
Lorielle: Shut up, Aiden!
Dorian points to Jechin, who is making his way back down the stairs.
Dorian: If y'can get that old skinflint to listen to you then you'll be fine 'til we get back.
Eesa helps the silver haired girl stand up.
Eesa: By the way...
