“I am meant to understand that I’m doing the work of the gods. If the gods are so powerful, I’m not sure why they need my help.”


    The Book of Lost Wisdom, Kalutu


    Eighteenth of Learning 1142


    I understand you just fine.


    Zephyr?


    Yes.


    How can you talk to me?


    It’s an ability called telepathy. It’s one of the first abilities that kindred learn when they’re called.


    Oh. That sounds useful.


    It is. Are you okay?


    Yes.


    I have a healing potion I can use on you, if you tell me where you hurt.


    No. Don’t waste it on me.


    It’s not a waste silly. You’re part of the team.


    Only because I was in the right place at the wrong time. No one asked me to be part of the team. It just happened.


    It doesn’t matter. I can ease your pain. Will you let me?


    Where are the demon sworn now?


    Chasing me. I put a thought in Scag’s head, and he keeps seeing me. Since he’s the Scout, they’re doing what they always do. Following him. It’ll keep him busy for a while, but it won’t last forever.


    That’s amazing.


    Feeling better?


    Yes, thank you.


    Then we should hurry. They’ve started moving again.


    I am fine. Zephyr fed me a healing potion. You shouldn’t have to worry about me.


    Come to me now, servant of Sheba.


    It is time for you to go, Chari of Melar.


    I have ever known your name.


    That is a story for another time.