Lloyd was astounded then he looked up into the dark northern skies towards the strange thunderous clapping and searing whistling. He saw a great squadron of Kenttitian Eagles being led by Empal.
The eagles circled the city over the square.
The men controlling them weren't aware of Boyce and Lloyd below them, but they did see Orren's squad (or what was left of it), quickly withdrawing to the relative safety of Halls.
Some of them attacked Halls and others continued to circle.
This gave Lloyd the perfect opportunity to take his best friend back to the Blue Mansion.
Boyce had luckily regained consciousness and got to his feet with
Lloyd's help.
"I saw you crash into this building." Lloyd told him, then gently touched his shoulder. "Does it hurt very much?"
Boyce painfully looked into Lloyd's eyes and smiled.
"Just when I laugh …" he said, then continued. " … what do you think?"
They smiled at one another and Lloyd helped Boyce to slowly descend the stairs, while he watched out for the enemy.