Stroking on the boat in Lake Union

"Who is king of the gray world? Formerly Empress?"

Those in the box and the rest of the spectators responded smartly, shouting it out.

"Elden!"

Flightkiller was looking down at us with those huge, ape-like eyes. Limbersticks came down on my neck and claws.

"Say it!" Kellen buzzed. "Elden," we said.