They climbed slowly, making sure of their footing the whole way and before long the two of them were on the ledge. It was big enough for both of them to stretch out, which they did. They arranged themselves so their heads were next to each other and their legs were stretched out.
They panted. Assa’s lungs burned. Why was it so hard just to climb?
I’m cold, said Dawn.
Me too, said Assa. And hungry.
The sun will warm us up, said Dawn.
What do you hear from your sister? asked Assa.
She’s still imprisoned.
Where’s Hoyal?
Dawn shook her head, bumping against Assa’s head as she did so. They both laughed. I don’t know where Hoyal is, said Dawn. It doesn’t work that way. We can sense each other, but we don’t necessarily know what each other is seeing.
We’re going to be here about four or
