‘If that’s the case,’ said Atreyu, ‘wouldn’t it be more sensible to change our direction?’ ‘No,’ said Bastian. ‘But there’s no reason why we should tangle with this Xayide. I think we should steer clear of her.’ ‘There is a reason,’ said Bastian. ‘What reason?’ ‘Because I feel like it,’ said Bastian. Atreyu looked at him openmouthed.
my jaw? on the floor.
