"I merely make the offer," he explains as he inclines his head towards her. "You have important work to do for the Great Machine. I would not keep you from it because there are hatchlings to tend to."

There are always hatchlings to tend to and in Eliksni society many to take care of them. Parenting was shared, though there were few Guardians who took to the task. Saint was surprisingly good at it given his horrific reputation. And Wanda was as well.

"But if you wish to stay longer you are welcome." The Guardians of the Last City wander freely through the Eliksni Quarter. "Do you need anything? You have been kept rather busy with this group, I imagine."