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. Her eyes had glittered with it, her words held the passion of
one who would not be gainsaid. And, too, though he could point to
nothing that supported his feeling, Tanis was certain that the girl
spoke the truth. He shook his head. At least the truth as she
believed it.
"I'm sure, though I can't say why. Flint, the girl is terrified.
There is something wrong in this forest. We've both felt it. And
still she'll go on, with or without anyone's help. I can't let her go
alone."
"I'll not deny that there is an evil feel to this place. I can almost
smell it, and it grows stronger every day we journey north. Lad,
you're not too old to be reckless, but I am."
Tanis looked from his old friend to Riana, sleeping quietly, one
hand pillowing her head, the other fisted as though she clutched
her courage even in sleep. Whatever doubts could be had about her
story, he knew that she would go on, if she had to, without his
help. And likely she would come to quick grief. He couldn't let
that happen.
"Flint, I haven't committed you. I don't want to go alone. But I
will if I have to."
Smoke drifted up from the fire, a thin veil between them. Even
so, Flint could see the regret in his friend's eyes. Despite his
words, he knew there was no decision to be made. "No, I noticed
you were careful not to do that. Though I wonder that you'd think I
would let you go alone." He reached for the arrows Tanis had
abandoned
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