Chapter 9: Crystals For AyranOnce he was in his lift, Jerome hit the secure Don circle in the console. Lorenz's face appeared. “Aye?” “Pawpaw, please meet me at the Maca's Tower in Ishner. I need your pocketknife. I can't tell you why until you get there.” Lorenz raised his eyebrows. “Will Daniel be there?” “I can't contact him from here without all Thalia kenning.” “Of course, y'all can. He still has his Don com. I'm on my way.” Jerome grinned and poked at the screen for Daniel. It took a few moments, and his face appeared. “Aye?” “If it tis possible, can ye meet your father and me at your Tower? I am there, and he tis on his way.” With that, he closed the circuit, left the lift, and ran into the back entrance to the Tower. He laid his hand on the proper place, and the door slid op

