The Blood King
“Vahanian’s mood became decidedly worse once the floating city was behind them and they head-ed downriver, into Nargi territory. His banter disappeared, and his replies, if he spoke, were terse. He was clearly alert for trouble, and his jumpiness made a noticeable difference in all of their moods.
Despite Mama’s crackers Carina once more looked sick. Kiara was troubled, foregoing her rest breaks and joining Carroway in watching the river-bank for danger. Nyall, too, wore an expression that made ...it clear that the pilot looked forward to completing the passage. His unruly black beard and brows were like storm clouds, and his piercing black eyes harbored an unspoken worry. Even the horses seemed affected, and it took all of Sakwi’s and Carina’s skills to quiet them.
“I never thought I’d feel safer in Margolan,” Carroway grumbled as Tris leaned past him to clear debris from their path with his pole. “But the sooner we’re off this river, the better. Something feels wrong.”MoreLess
Despite Mama’s crackers Carina once more looked sick. Kiara was troubled, foregoing her rest breaks and joining Carroway in watching the river-bank for danger. Nyall, too, wore an expression that made ...it clear that the pilot looked forward to completing the passage. His unruly black beard and brows were like storm clouds, and his piercing black eyes harbored an unspoken worry. Even the horses seemed affected, and it took all of Sakwi’s and Carina’s skills to quiet them.
“I never thought I’d feel safer in Margolan,” Carroway grumbled as Tris leaned past him to clear debris from their path with his pole. “But the sooner we’re off this river, the better. Something feels wrong.”MoreLess
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