In the end, Akama and Sarah, the two Aeldari Knife-ears, still ended up on the bed, cuddling two furry lumps and sleeping through the night.
The gene-seed's effects were remarkably obvious. When they were near Hogg, the two felt completely at ease. But they soon changed their minds, because Hogg and Lorgar were atrocious sleepers.
Before bed, Hogg and Lorgar had been at the head of the bed; when they woke, they were at the foot. Who knew how many times they'd rolled around in between? They also talked in their sleep, ground their teeth, and snored, leaving the two girls awake for most of the night.
With the sun already high in the sky, Hogg and Lorgar were instantly jolted awake by the smell of food. They sprang up and leaped onto the dining table, wolfing down their meal.
Once they'd eaten and drunk their fill, the four immediately set off for the temple in the center of the city. The sights around them dazzled the two brothers. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought they'd stumbled into a brothel!
As the homeworld of the Aeldari, Aiur was an absolute political and cultural center, just like Holy Terra. One could see the Aeldari's fundamental nature here.
Unlike Holy Terra, which was covered in steel and filled with a stifling solemnity, Aiur was stunningly beautiful, with abundant vegetation. Even Hogg and the two Primarchs couldn't help but marvel at what a wonderful place it was.
The warm sunlight carried no radiation, the fresh air wasn't cloying, and even the city's buildings possessed a distinctive beauty.
Hogg knew nothing about appreciating art; probably only Fulgrim could. But he could still tell how luxurious the city was.
The entire city was built as one seamless whole, made entirely from Wraithbone. Despite