It wasn’t until the evening that Tarkyn had a chance to address the issue of the freed woodfolk’s lack of mindtalking. During the day, they had discussed and endorsed Tarkyn’s plan of action, acknowledging that it was what they had all previously decided upon anyway. Everyone, even Danton, agreed with the premise that the prophecy should be ignored until the threat facing the woodfolk had been investigated and dealt with.
When they had settled down after dinner and everyone was sitting back around the fire, drinks in hands, Tarkyn spoke diffidently to Rushwind, “I understand you have lost your mindtalking ability. Is that right?”
Rushwind nodded unhappily. “It makes us feel cut off from everyone.”
“I know just how you feel,” said Tarkyn dryly. “I am also unable to mindtalk.” He leaned f
