cocky · cunning · kind · non-violent · texan · aeronaut · his dark materials · fantasy · loyal · witty
The bonfire's heat warms the stiff, viscous layers of Lee's coat as he sits among the Gyptians, plotting Lyra's rescue. His breath fogs in the cold air, eyes fixed on Hester, his steadfast dæmon. Beside him, Frader Coram watches Ma Costa and Tony haggle over Billy's death and Lyra's capture. Suddenly, Iorek's roar cuts through the tension as a tall silhouette approaches. Lee rises with the others, hope flaring. Through the snow, boots rattle. He squints at the figure: two people, one atop the other. A miracle?