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Haven't you heard what I've said?" She looked from Tanis to Flint,
then suddenly understood the hard line of Flint's questioning. "You
don't believe me, do you?"
Tanis shook his head. "No, Riana, it's not that-"
"You don't. What do you think? Do you think I've done away
with them? My own brother and the man-who has been a friend
to us both for all our lives? Or do you think that I'm fey enough to
wander these wretched woods alone for pleasure?" Her voice rose,
sharp in the cold dark. "My brother and Karel have VANISHEDL"
"Riana, let us help you. Let us take you to Solace."
"I must find them. I'll not find them in Solace." Her tone was
bitter, cooling now with disappointment. "But I thank you for your
fire tonight and the food. I'll be on my way in the morning."
Tanis took her hand again and suddenly Flint sensed his
friends thought as clearly as he could sense the frost on the night
air.
HE'S GOING TO TAKE UP THIS FOOLISH GIRL'S QUEST!
He sat forward quickly to protest, but before he could speak,
Tanis said, 'Then you won't go alone, Riana."
The girl's eyes lighted, her lips parted in a genuine smile of
surprise and hope. "You'll help me?"
"I will."
Flint watched through narrowed eyes while Riana and Tanis
talked together for a short time longer. He made no effort to join
their conversation, but sat, brooding before the fire. When Riana,
tired at last, bade him goodnight, he answered with only a short
nod
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