Callista was back beside them before they had a chance to discuss anything. “There's nothing that way. As far as I can see, there are just the trees behind us,” she said.
“Then we head back home and get Soren some rest and some medicine,” Raven said resolutely, but Callista shook her head.
“No. We have to move forwards. We must. We need that antidote.”
“At the expense of Soren's life?” Raven barked.
“To SAVE Soren's life!” Callista's eyes blazed. “Is this exhaustion, Raven? Is it dehydration? Are you sure? Or is this another effect of the virus? You can see what's happening to his neck. Maybe this is another side effect. So, yes, he needs water and we'll find him some. But he needs the antidote too, and he needs it as quickly as possible. We have no other choice.”
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