Runestone (1995)
“There were polite farewells, and the villagers gathered to watch the travelers embark. It was not from any sense of sadness, yet there was no animosity either. A certain sense of curiosity, perhaps. But basically, it was a fascination with the unusual and unfamiliar. The same attitude, in fact, that had hovered over their entire stay in the odd double role of guests and captives.
In the most basic of terms, it was a desire on the part of Flying Squirrel’s people to avoid offending the outsiders. The unusual powers of the light-haired holy man and his assistants had been clearly demonstrated, had they not? Time had lessened the fascination, of course. The presence of the three had become a common sight. With familiarity, there was less of the awe and wonder that had marked the early days of their presence. No harm had come to anyone as a result of their stay, so they were not considered really dangerous.
Still, an aura of distrust had remained. In the presence of someone whose powers a...nd gifts of the spirit seem almost limitless, it is only prudent to be cautious, is it not?MoreLess
In the most basic of terms, it was a desire on the part of Flying Squirrel’s people to avoid offending the outsiders. The unusual powers of the light-haired holy man and his assistants had been clearly demonstrated, had they not? Time had lessened the fascination, of course. The presence of the three had become a common sight. With familiarity, there was less of the awe and wonder that had marked the early days of their presence. No harm had come to anyone as a result of their stay, so they were not considered really dangerous.
Still, an aura of distrust had remained. In the presence of someone whose powers a...nd gifts of the spirit seem almost limitless, it is only prudent to be cautious, is it not?MoreLess
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