Nykeedar swam to her friend. As Eccaia, Masutra and Aear sank under the waves.
“Well? How did it go?” She asked.
Eccaia nodded to her. “You were right. They were hiding something.” She turned to glare at Okaaz, the Maren leader of the Drell. “You didn’t tell us everything.”
Okaaz nodded. “I was asked not too, as I was asked not to reveal your true numbers. If I had told you about Diath. How could you trust I would keep your secret?”
“Nykee smiled. “He has a point.”
“Maybe, But I still don’t like surprises.”
“Nor does Diath. I’m afraid that he will match your opinion of me once he does find out that your group is nearly twice the amount you implied. However, I believe the risk is worth the chance for this alliance." He grinned broadly. “You two are very much alike.”
Nykee suggested “Eccaia. Maybe you should tell Diath now?”
Eccaia thought. “No, not yet, Soon maybe.” She gave a slight smile. “I was kind of harsh about not being told that he was a Guardian.”
Surprised, Nykeedar laughed. “Their Chieftain is a Guardian. Oh that is rich! Leadership will be furious.”
Eccaia nodded. “I will send a message informing them and added that I feel we should press forward with this agreement.”
“Even with this news?” She asked deviously.
“Especially with this news.” Eccaia turned. “Falv, report.”
The mostly green male swam up. “The area between the island and the mainland isn’t very deep. But serviceable. The Maren tribe use it for crops. The causeway is not passable while under water or by surface ships over. So the Straights as they call it is more like a giant bay.”
Eccaia thought. “Okay. Take Masutra and begin patrols in the Straights. Aear and Shoknali will stay here with us.”
He nodded the swam off.
"This is a nice location." Nykeedar said.
"That it is." Eccaia sighed.

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Nykee is the cleric for the Inverness Undertide dragons.