MAURICE
“I need to do a detailed analysis of what really happened here. From the time of assault and methods of conquest. I also need to do some examination on the remains to establish their composition." Patel announces
We are still standing at the spot contemplating our next move. The drizzle has subsided and the sky is clearing, with the moon now visible inside the clearing clouds. The wind is getting colder and calmer then as the insects start their nocturnal chorus.
Patel has been talking nonstop about the brief encounter and I listen halfheartedly.
He takes out his flashlight and moves where the remains of the burnt out creatures are and I climb back up the tree. He can do his work, I have already done mine.
He continues wandering around with his flashlight, collecting samples a
