Under the pale moon that was barely still showing up above the treetops, the Three Willows Portal was starting to shimmer.
Morning would promptly come within ten minutes of the portal's closing. It was plenty enough time for ten men to slip through the portal.
No one was around to greet them since Erick was most likely snoring in his bed and Mira never bothered to check on the portal unless Erick had been gone the entire night.
"This is Azure?" One of the men exclaimed.
"Yes. Keep your voice down. Everyone is still sleeping."
Another man looked around. Even at predawn light, the place was clearly visible. "This place looks like paradise."
Daran clicked his tongue. "Tch. Only because Mira's got good gardeners that come once a week to care for the gardens. It doesn't look like this without effort."
He led them to the patio round and pointed at the multitude of scattered cushioned patio chairs.
