[The silence after the initial burst into the air wasn't much of a drag; Miriam secured her scarf a bit more tightly, and occasionally glanced at passing clouds or the bright ocean far beneath them. But she had a task to focus on, instead of agitation to dwell in.]

I'll be able to get around fine, don't worry. [Miriam said as she hopped down from the dragon's back.] You can laugh at me if I turn an ankle later.

But something that can see in the dark would be helpful. I don't know how far down this sword is.

[Miriam came with her own nightlight, of sorts; when her largest crystal got going its glow was handily visible. But it was more of a backup, or a handy way to find her in the dark.]