By then, Blue had stopped, turning to face Geddoe and responding with a nod and a slight bow. He smiled small.

"Thank you for your company," he said. "Perhaps this will not be the last time we speak, but I would hope we meet in less danger." The last remark drew out more of a smile. The blue glow returned, lifting him away from the ground. He drifted backward for a length before rising up quickly and away.