“What sort of interesting place did you find this time?”
The tall man strode after his silver-haired companion, his tone only indicating a mild interest. Most of the remnants of the human world were dull in their deterioration and decay, but Ferid always managed to detect some of the slightly intriguing places. The seventh progenitor had a knack for the bizarre and interesting, and if nothing else, Crowley could at least stave off some boredom by remaining a part of Ferid’s faction.
“Do you doubt me, dear Crowley?” the older vampire cooed, turning his gaze over his shoulder to cast his compatriot a quick smirk.
Faint, wispy clouds lined the glimmering midnight sky, hardly maintaining their translucent form. They certainly were not thick enough to conceal the twinkling starlight that dotted the vast space overhead, starlight that made the heavens seem far less distant and cold than they truly were. A nearly full moon shone vividly from its throne in the sky, announcing its presence and prestige for all to witness. Even though it would not be full for about two more days, the moon ignored this trivial detail as it cast its light onto the sand and surf below. Gentle waves lapped onto the beach’s surface, dark water slowly extending until it becam