THE FIFTH: Chapter Thirteen, Part Two

Map, Glossary

DrainPART TWO (of 2)
“I think I shall stay up here,” I panted and relaxed against the trunk of the tree.  “Hear that, Inokel?  Pain.  The pretty bird is in pain, and her pants are down.  Why is that?”  Linaad looked over where I could not see and then said, “I am not sure this errand is worth the trouble.”“Perhaps if handled better, not so bad,” Inokel said.  He waved his hands from me to himself.  “Come down to me.”“No thank you, Inokel.” ...