Chapter 16
On the bridge, the five of them stared at the neatly cut vines. Figgus repeated “Savages!” As if proud of making the connection. Both Smitty and Smurf nodded.
Rapidly, the mood of the Clansmen had grown despondent. Sensing it, Tavia glanced at Spiker.
He spat. “Savages? Who gives a tupping toss about savages?” He pointed at the three Clansmen. “That’s why you’re here.” The finger moved to the swords and the shields. “That’s why you’ve got the kit you’ve got.”
Figgus spoke. “Kzar said nothing about savages.” He glanced at the others for support, but they avoided his eye.
Tavia took a step onto the invisible surface. “It’s close. Ten minutes, maybe a bit more.” She pointed at the distant tall cylinder stretching vertically up, going further than they could see. “Look, you can
