[It's bizarre to go from being the Crown Prince (now king) of Akielos to 'the new guy' in this militant organization on a strange moon. Without his fiance, with the memory of his brother's death still fresh in his mind, Damen is adjusting poorly, but at least going out into the tunnels allows him something to do. Swinging a sword makes him feel better, even if it agitates his still-healing stab wound, the sting of which always makes him think of Kastor.
He slows the same time as Steve, falling silent for a moment. He says softly,] Yes. Claws on stone, just ahead.
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He slows the same time as Steve, falling silent for a moment. He says softly,] Yes. Claws on stone, just ahead.