They got their reaction, the auras of the few remnant elemental messengers growing a little stronger. More messengers appeared as well, moving through the bark of the tree trunk like they were stepping through a waterfall. A waterfall with a clown car behind it, based on the numbers pouring out. “Well, at least we know where we stand,” Miriam said. “Let’s just hope there aren’t any more surprises.” “There are definitely more surprises,” Jason said. “I know,” she told him. “I’m still going to hope there aren’t.”

