“I think the old man would be the only earth mage I know who I would trust not to go crazy because of the willow,” Alanah replied. “And I would rather all this be kept between the two of us. I wasn’t exactly at my best when I lived here.” “Well…if we did bring Marrick, I think he would have been able to fit in the hole and crawl all the way. He wouldn’t even need to use his earth or sand or whatever it is that he’s good with,” Derek said. “But I get it. This is all very personal and probably bringing back some memories that you would rather others not know.”
