"They are called thympiles. This is Khi. That red-bellied one is Arne. And the smallest is Mimo. They are ancient animals who were the original inhabitants of the floating isles. The isle people introduced them to us. We managed to train a few of them to protect them too." Fourteen brushed Khi's gigantic ears. It purred like a kitten under her scrubbing.
Midel walked to the side of the giant and saw the two large round eyes followed him on the side. They still had to prepare for the fight. Larika ordered for the remaining army to follow the Accursed One. When the soldiers saw the emperor's seal with her, they did not ask any further.
