“That was how he had first discovered her, back in the house where their mother lived as a royal captive. Now, though, he made a point of not looking at her path, at the place where he knew she was, because he didn’t want Vadesh to have the option of moving his metal-threaded body into the same space she was flashing in and out of. Rigg wasn’t sure how much metal the body of an expendable contained, but it didn’t take much to do serious harm to Param. “I know where she is,” said Vadesh to Rigg. ...“I have a perfect sense of time, and I know exactly how far she could have gone by now, even running.” Rigg looked at Loaf, Olivenko, and Umbo. “Param made her own decision, it seems.” “She’s going to get thirsty,” said Umbo. “I don’t like splitting up,” said Loaf. “We can’t help each other then.” “One thing is certain,” said Rigg. “We need to organize ourselves differently.” He sensed Umbo growing stiff, resistant. Resentful. “I agree with you completely, Umbo,”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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