“'Are you all right?' Adalon realised that Simangee had just repeated herself. 'My tunic is sodden,' he said. 'I have a cut on my cheek and a few grazes. I should count myself lucky, I suppose.' Simangee snorted. 'Or you could simply say "Thank you".' Adalon smiled. Simangee was one of his oldest friends, a Crested One he'd grown up with. Her lighthearted but thoughtful manner made her a perfect balance for the serious, stolid Targesh, Adalon's Horned One friend. 'I am grateful, you know. If you... hadn't come along . . .' Simangee sighed. 'Is nowhere safe? I thought this place was a haven for us.' Adalon nodded. 'It is, but we mustn't forget that it once belonged to the A'ak.' 'That thing, that stone monster. Do you think it was one of their leftovers?' 'You'd know more about magic than I would, Sim. But "leftover"? I don't know.' Adalon wiped his hands. 'Speaking of magic, that was an impressive potion you used. From the chamber of power?' Simangee sighed. 'There are hundreds of bottles in that room, Adalon.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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