They strained their eyes to look in the direction of the water for any sign of Danushiki. Ten minutes later, after everywhere became calm, Madewari dropped his heavy sword on a large stone and rushed excitedly towards the shore and into the water. He helped Danushiki to his feet, as he coughed out water at intervals.
“You…were awesome”, he whispered to him with a beaming smile.
“Glory to the gods…” Danushiki whispered, while staggering to his feet.
“Honour to the warrior”, Madewari completed it for him.
“What’s that scent?”
“What are you talking about?”
“You warriors were cooking something?” Danushiki asked while rubbing his eyes. Madewari thought he’d gone nuts due to all the ‘water activity’, but as he walked to the other warriors, and bent down to pick up his sword from where he’d
