The Ingarans stood under lantern light in their human forms with their arms crossed. And as we drifted closer, we found ourselves staring up at them, both in awe and suspicion. Cali broke the uncomfortable silence, though. 'The trades we've made! We've left all of our equipment by Kleaver's jetty.'
I flushed red, knowing it was my fault more than it was theirs. I was the Guide, after all. 'It's fine,' I answer with a glance at Cali. 'I'll open a portal.'
Asher ran his hand through the river with one great stroke before laughing as he caught a bag above his head. 'There's no need.'
