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When Mina arrived at the underground city that Copper called home, the first thing she noticed was the heat. It was located deep within The Long Sands, and she was drenched in sweat by the time they landed. A few dragons flew overhead, wheeling around in lazy circles.
What are they doing?
They are scouts, Copper replied. They keep watch for sand wyrms.
They are scouts,They keep watch for sand wyrms.She thought about the one she had seen before and shivered at the memory.
You are safe here. Even if one got past the scouts, it would face an army of us.
What if more than one came?
They are not intelligent enough to band together.
His answer gave her some relief. That was one thing she didn’t have to worry about. She slid off Copper’s back and groaned. Her rear end was sore, as were
