Caera rolled her eyes, but her tail wagged lightly. Whatever strange relationship she had with the gargoyle, there was more to it than angry words. It almost sounded like a friend being angry with another for being a dumbass who couldn't plan anymore than five seconds into the future. Maybe Caera was smart?

"So, we stick to the mountains," the tiger said. "I know a path. When we near the spire, we reevaluate. Maybe Diogo will return quickly, and we can surprise him then. Maybe he won't, and we'll have to reassess."

David raised a hand. Everyone looked at him, both the ladies with eyes cocking a brow like he...