“Someone’s been living out here,” said Dietrix. “As impossible as that seems. They’ve been cooking meals and building something. It could even be the beacon we’ve been tracking.” “Maybe even more than one person,” said Mittik. “Maybe!” said Dietrix brightly. “Perhaps even a young human boy and an older man. Might even be his father.” Dietrix frowned. “Well, that’s strangely specific, but I suppose anything is possible.” She looked up to see Mittik grinning. “What?” Mittik jabbed a finger over Dietrix’s shoulder. Dietrix turned to see a young human boy and an older man, who looked as if he
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