They agreed to split up right outside Bastat's house, as Darsan had to go to Krai to give him instructions and post the large black dragon at the agreed door, while Lady Bastat and Kassian were going to have Kian drop them in the lower part of the Capital, away from the Castle and the Central Plaza, such as to gather as much attention as possible and have the Yekara head to them first.
Kassian smiled softly and came to hug his sister gently.
"Take care of yourself, right? ...You too, Tessa."
"You know me," she said with a wink.
Kassian nodded, and turned his green eyes to his sister. They exchanged a long, intimate glance, and he quickly kissed her head, his fingers caressing her curls. Cessilia smiled, hugging her big brother back. Kassian had always been the protective kind, but
