25Chione sensed Clifford's mind working. Humor he had, but when it came right down to the crunch, if anyone could pull something off, Clifford would be the one.
“We've got to find that Burial Chamber in quick order,” Bebe said.
Everyone looked to Chione. She frowned, tensed.
Aaron leaned over and peered out the fly. “Randy should have been in on this,” he said.
“Damn him,” Dr. Withers said. Then he sighed heavily. “Sorry folks. Guess my nerves are on edge. Where is that—?”
“Wow, sorry I'm late,” Randy said, rushing into the tent. “Those kids. You just don't know how much time they—”
“Not now, Randy,” Dr. Withers said. “We've got more serious issues at hand.”
“Anything I should know?”
Quick glances among the rest of the group silently voiced disgust.
“Not really,” Clifford said.
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