“All of you need to get out of here,” said Tarkus. “I doubt these two were operating alone. Or these three if you count the body I left outside. They planned to sell you to someone, as slaves no doubt. That’s not going to happen now.
“I know you all had reasons to hope Jess was back and could save you or save those close to you, but you have to face facts. Jess died a thousand years ago, doing something both incredibly brave and completely foolhardy. If you ever meet anyone pretending to be Jess they will always be a con artist out to take something from you. Or to take everything including your freedom.”
Everyone sat where they were, eyes stunned and just watching him. Finally he lifted the g*n again and snarled.
“If any of you are stupid enough to still be here in two minutes,
