Then he forgot Gar as cloth rustled beside him, and a warm, firm body stretched out next to him.

The cloth rustled, whispering.

The rich velveteen cloth of his robes, impractical dress given the rustic surroundings, rustled as he rose to his thin, imperious height.

Feet shifted, benches creaked, cloth rustled, but human voices were stilled to a soothing murmur.

Polly didn't turn, but watched the captain's face as, beside Polly, cloth rustled.

Quite some while later, cloth rustled beside him.

The cloth of his uniform rustled as he moved closer.