[Mother-Soon's Journey]

Waterstrider's exit won't be interfered with. The front door now has a pair of armed guards who are kind enough to see him out. They keep an eye on him as long as he's on the property.

Outside it's just getting dark. It won't be long before it's full night. A few magic lights dot the area, but most of the light comes from the windows of the house. One such light springs into existence in the tree's trunk not far above, Due to the forward position of the tree on the house, it's just barely visible from the ground. Of course, more noticeable is the rattling of a window and a cry of frustration.