Chapter 25: A Thalian FuneralThe scanning of the continent of Ishner and the island that Medicine occupied had yielded no discernable, elaborately furnished hiding place. Someone could have hid them in their individual home, but such searches took Troopers and time: lots of time.
The Maca, the Laird, and the Lad of Don had returned to Don for the burning of Lillie. The entire population of the Houses of Don and Betron were gathered at Don's Byre Berm building, a round of blue glass and metal shimmering in the morning sun. JayEll was waiting for them at the doorway.
“Good morrow, Maca of Don and Maca of Betron.” With the verbal greeting done, they all exchanged the Thalian greeting with JayEll.
“JayEll, it's a pleasure to see y'all. How did y'all get here?”
“My Elder Mither took care of
