So we crossed the terminal with our prisoner, who appeared to have resolved to say nothing.
Telaris watched from above.
“Did anyone see where Jasper went?” I asked.
“No, but look,” Thayu said.
Outside the window, a long string of small figures crossed the tarmac. In the driving rain, they all looked dark, but I didn’t miss their tails.
The Thousand Islands Pengali had arrived.
The guards opened the door for us, letting us out onto the tarmac. The rain belted down and we were soaked in no time. Thunder rumbled in the distance.
The Pengali had stopped to watch us.
A figure came forward. It was Abri. In her hand she held a fearsome glass-stone knife.
Robert started struggling.
“Hold still,” I ordered him. Veyada and Sheydu tightened their grip on him.
His eyes were wide. “You’re no
