Chapter Twenty-Nine
The first few people they talked to hadn’t heard of any dragon flying around. They seemed quite bothered by the question, though, and everyone promised to be extra vigilant in watching their kids and loved ones.
By mid-day, the ride had become routine. After lunch, storm clouds rolled in, and soon after that they were slogging through a cold downpour. It reminded Marl of his days as a soldier. He turned to Kal, with a smile that seemed out of place. “Nothing like an adventure, eh mate?”
Kal said, “I don’t appreciate your sunny disposition.” Elora rode on without comment but smiled.
She reminded Marl of his wife, her sister; she was never one to let a little discomfort slow her down. Elora was serious about life, while her sister saw the humor in everything and lived
