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“So, now what?” asked Tarkyn, turning to Sasha.
“Um. I don’t know,” Sasha was looking steadfastly at the ground. “I just wanted to see if they were all right and, I don’t know, help if they weren’t.” She shrugged. “I don’t know how we could have helped but…” She raised her eyes and looked forlornly across the river at the Kimoran camp. “Anyway, it looks like they’re fine. I suppose the shamans have had time to recover by now and they’re just getting on with their Queen’s wishes.”
As they watched from within the cover of the trees, a gaggle of officers walked along the top of the far bank, from time to time leaning over to inspect the remnants of their landing stage and talking animatedly among themselves.
Jayhan came over and put an arm around her shoulders. “Don’t worry, Sasha. It’
