There was something calming in the everyday routine, and especially the bath. I felt relaxed and focused, but that was probably more thanks to the upcoming dangerous battle.
After I was done, a summoned the shadows, and as usually filled them with provisions. When I was done, I noticed that all my friends gathered in this early morning hours, to send me off. There was Martin, and Hailwic, Hatta, and Amit, Boris with Irina. She had a baby in her hands. There was Will, Nil, and Nobuo. Even Aisha came. I had no idea who told them all, but they knew. They stood in a half-circle next to the device, with a gentle breeze caressing their hair and clothes.
- Morning - I said.
- Good luck, return victorious - said Hatta, and he came closer, extending a hand.
I shook it and nodded.
- Don't die - said Amit, and did the same.
I shook his hand as well.
- Show them hell - said Boris, and we hugged, patting each other on the back.
