“There is nothing to be afraid of,” Sapiens said. He was going to say more when she interrupted.
“There is everything to be afraid of, Sapiens,” her eyes widened as she spoke, her lips twitching, her Erphian accent heavy. “I should have been here sooner. But no matter; I’ve found you. Just … hide Fallera, then we’ll speak.”
“Hide her from whom?” Sapiens frowned.
“Sapiens, there is so much I need to explain, and there’s no time now. I need to know Fallera is safe. This … illness, this … this curse was inevitable. But we got robbed, and now I have nothing to protect her with. I don’t even have my health anymore, and I’m all alone,” her voice squeaked a little, like it was choked and she was trying to hold back her tears. “You’re the only one I can trust. Please, Sapiens; I’m begging you.
