time grows short and nights grow long

Neron

i love you as
certain dark things are to be loved

And so here Neron finds himself, wedged between a rock and a hard place. He knows just as much now about the LongNight monsters as does Morgan, and he packs it away in the back of his mind, to potentially go and seek out Sam. He remembers the man from the trip to the Climb that he still hasn't told Morgan about and does not plan to, and providing he has enough time before LongNight, he'll seek him out to discuss matters. But it's a big if, at this point.

Letting out a sigh that unconsciously echoes the soldier at his side, he nods to Wessex. "I will work as a group with you," he says. "It makes sense, considering out previous dealings. Are you with us, Morgan?" he asked, almost wincing at her question, logical as it is. "I am always a fan of tactical retreat rather than fighting to a needless death."

in secret
between the shadow and the soul