Chapter 35: A Meeting GroundMarika had taken her bowl of noodles to the empty bench by the wall and Duane had followed. His little finger held by splints and his hand wrapped with bandages. Marika's bottom lip and her chin were slightly swollen, but the bruise was disappearing. Being alone this morning had been impossible. There were too many people in the compound and too many people stopping as they surged by hoping to find others, food, or information.
The loud speaker came on again: The fires in the city of Anoth are out. Some areas with farms and some areas covered with trees are still burning or smoldering. Anoth Province has survived. If your homes are close to where you are, you may now go check them. All communications to other areas of Mecham are gone. Brennan Province is closed
