XLV “I hope you’ll at least reconsider, Frog,” Dark said. “I could use your support. This old dragon needs all the help he can get, hmm?” For the past few minutes he had been talking to Frog. Dark didn’t want to do another virtual appointment but he thought taking the time to repair his relationship with Frog might be useful. The river dragon was reluctant to talk to him. “Don’t want to anger your second-in-command,” Frog had said. But Dark knew that Frog had power just like the other dragons in Abstraction. But Frog didn’t want to get involved. Dark understood. It disappointed him, but he understood. Frog was going to say something when Norwyn disconnected the broadcast. “I’m sorry, my lord, but it is time to begin our attack,” Norwyn said. “Frog can wait.” Dark followed Norwyn

