"Alex," he answered as he shook the callused hands, "Hey, those made a real comeback after independence day." He grinned at his own attempt at a joke, "But you're right, you know. There are just some things out there that can't be made up. Stories come from inspiration and inspiration comes from something... tangible."
His eyes turned to Myah's lead into dancing. The Lord had committed and she seemed to be taking it easy, perhaps to inspire a bit more confidence in her present company. He excused himself from the dwarf's company as he made his way out to join the Daeva, following her lead in stride.
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