Interlude II Under the Fire

Two slaves stood in the hidden door to the Fire Fountains, watching unseen. As the plumes of fire rose along the Avenue of Statuary, spreading from the Gate, Rikas touched Gian on the shoulder. When his son looked his hands flashed. "Will you go with the sacking army, to kill Arkans?"Gian sighed and signed back… "No. These people… they're not at fault." Rikas grabbed him in a hug."Good for