Sasya shook her head. “And you have trained in the temple for almost as long. I have faith in your abilities to guide the temple to its new home—and to guide the village once you are there.”
Raasas began nodding fervently. “You are our leader. You must fly temple. Even other acolytes have not experience you have.” He paused. “I will speak with others.” He paused again and took a deep breath before straightening. “And, if necessary, I will guide those who remain.”
We were all silent for a moment while Sasya stared at Raasas, a series of emotions running across her face. Then she turned to me. “How long until the temple is prepared?”
“Another couple of chrons, perhaps. The engines are almost ready, and then we need to finish loading the villagers who wish to leave and begin powering the s
