It was late when Cora returned to Upsa. The castle was quiet and she moved quietly, hoping no one noticed her slipping back in the dead of night. Ronan was going to be so upset she was gone so long with no word, but she could calm him down. The entire pod, not so much. She tiptoed carefully through the front hall, holding her breath. "Cora, what the hell are you doing coming in so late!" Nixa's voice was a harsh whisper. So much for stealth, Cora sighed to herself. Her shoulder's slumped as she turned to face her fiery friend. "I went far with Vega tonight, I just got lost under the water, I felt so free, and he took the reigns" she felt bad for lying, but was in no mood for a lecture from Nixa when she knew one was waiting with Ronan. Nixa glared at her. "You're lying to me Cora.
