"An aeternus..." The word sounded familiar and John was going over in his head where he'd heard it. Something Henri mentioned before. His eyes lit up in recognition. "Like the elder." A small thrill rushed through his body when he realized how a tenth member of the garde could be there at all. "I knew I saw a second ship with a baby on it."
It was the first bit of good news that John had heard in awhile. "Nine...yeah, he saved me in the cave. He's just as ferocious in battle as anything the Mogs have." Arms were still linked around Six. There was a wave of relief at having another CĂȘpan around. "I guess I should meet the others." His hand moved through Six's hair again, and he was unable to keep from stealing another brief kiss, before finally letting go of her to pull away.