When they arrived at the firesite, Tarkyn’s heart sank as he realised that once again the woodfolk had congregated in their factions around the clearing. The four of them slipped quietly in and sat amongst the home guard. Then Tarkyn had a quiet word to Waterstone who, as a result, went out of focus for a short time. On the other side of the clearing, Raging Water also went out of focus. As Danton watched, all the home guard and many of the others went out of focus as a message was passed around. Then, casually, in twos and threes, Stormaway and woodfolk stood up and change their positions so that they intermingled with the other groups.
“I thought you said you didn’t control things,” whispered Danton.
“I don’t,” said Tarkyn, all wide-eyed innocence. “At least not directly. Waterstone or
