Diane gritted her tooth and pushed forward. If she got there adequate beforehand of him she'd have time to relaxation and catch her breath before he confirmed up. But as they walked she had an idea. "What we need…" she panted, "Is to get there before he does. Hide the guys in the surroundings to sneak up on him. And I'll sit down in the trees, hidden, when he first arrives. Just until we're sure they've bought his weapons. I choose to ask him some questions." Then she added, "Any news on the creatures?" Lhars grinned. "I suppose you will be very happy. I was in a position to contact one of my… acquaintances. And he may want to hardly wait to do his section to serve the new Alpha. He was spreading the phrase with other as he travelled. Diane was once about to ask why Lhars was smiling

