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It raised the intact foreclaw once more, this time pointing undeniably at Kalus. He turned to the girl. 'I don't know what this means. But he will not kill me like this. It is not their way. He gave his head a severe shake, and made his way down the slope. Stepping out onto the ledge as he had once done before Skither, Kalus felt less awe but greater danger.
He sat cross-legged on the floor with the pup in his lap, thinking. She knew that look. After a short silence she asked simply. 'What's wrong? 'Skither should have been back by now. The weather is growing too cold, and still he doesn't come. Sylviana said nothing. He looked at her. 'I know. I feel it too. This place is too small for so many to live.
Then you're going to lie down and rest. Understood? He nodded, and touched her hair. Then she took his bowl and went into the back. He too felt the need to surrender, and to trust, as Skither had told him. He remembered his words. 'Do not carry the weight alone. It will crush you. Yes, he felt nearly crushed. Whatever end would come of it, this day at least he must let go.
Akar- Yes, mighty one. I was trapped inside by the spider. Skither- But why were you in the cave at all? Have you lost all respect for my sovereignty? Akar- No, master. I was protecting the woman-child, to whom I owe my life. I do not understand her words, but she speaks of having woken from a long sleep, and finding herself in your lair.
But when Akar, as best he could, asked if he would not stay a day longer and partake of the food that Skither had left him, he was curt to the point of menace. 'I will not dishonor his memory in that way. 'But surely 'I will not dishonor his memory!
I tried to make her leave it many times, but she believes she is somehow protected there by gods I do not know. When I told her the cave was yours, she wished only to remain there until your return. She is deadly fearful of the world outside your domain. Skither- Do not flatter me, wolf. I have not grown so old as to be feeble and weak of mind. Akar- Forgive me. Skither- Tell me, then.
'How would you make this sound? Skither was perplexed, and felt an odd sense of antiquity as he gazed upon the complex and far-reaching intelligence of one so young. And he had not failed to note the subtle differences of his appearance: the knowing eyes, the smoother, more refined features. SO UNLIKE HIS PEOPLE, he thought. His thoughts were broken off as Kalus answered.
He saw only death: his father mauled by a bear, Shama torn open by Shar-hai and his guard, who had themselves been dragged back to earth. Skither, who had died alone in a stinking hole at the hands of mindless brutes, protecting others who were heedless. And at the last, when his spirit had nothing left, Kamela, who had perished to save his own, meaningless life.
How is it that the brother of Shaezar has come to lead such a perilous existence? Akar- ... Shaezar is dead, killed by a rival while I was away. I could not serve in a pack whose unwanted leader had slain my true brother, so I set out to live on my own. The days have indeed been perilous, but I have vowed never to return. Skither- This is evil news you bring me.
He could not believe, for all that he held to be strong and unchanging had been suddenly, irrevocably cut out from under him. Skither had been more than a symbol to him, he had been a living god -strength and courage and wisdom personified. If he in all his prowess could be broken, then what chance did he himself have against the ceaseless ravages of his world? The question was too much for him.
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