Third person POV:
It's like looking at the world through someone else's eyes. Duskbane welcomed them without making a big deal out of it, just like before. The watchtowers were silent; no horns blew. The gates didn't slam shut in a big ceremony or for protection. Nothing seemed particularly out of the ordinary with the wards. The city just… opened up.
The black-stone streets were lit by lanterns, their steady, golden glow a peaceful change from the blinding light that used to be necessary to keep fear away.
The merchants were closing their shops for the night, their conversations loud with arguments and laughter, not caring if anyone else could heard them. Kids run past their parents, weaving through the shadowy bits without missing a beat.
The city was awake. The streets were buzzing
