Taking place directly after A Gathering of Friends, North reunites with his old childhood friend, Aurelian aka Decimus. North returns to his duties as Vinview Champion while Aurelian picks up work within his organization; a sub-branch of the Security Crops dedicated to the silent takedown of high-priority targets. The two friends' fates intertwine, and Aurelian is left to wonder what side North will favor. ~Cover art courtesy of Friedrich Schutze.

Written as an ode to my friends, this story follows our respective original characters as they hold an adventure in the forest together. Through conflict and recreation by day, ice-breaking and storytelling by the fire at night, it is a good way for North to take his mind off his life and enjoy the company of friends.