I can’t picture how huge hunks of hollow metal could fly without the aid of magic; this science you spoke of must be very powerful indeed. I would l...ke to see this someday,” she said melodiously as her amber eyes glinted inquisitively.“And one day, I would be more than happy to show you, but first I need to secure you those stones, and then I need to free myself from Malachar’s curse.”“That would be most delightful, Jake, son of Adam. I look forward to such a day,” Crann replied mellifluously. ’ I said ‘You think?’ and you replied ‘Yes, it is looking that way.’ I thought that was a little odd but now I couldn’t take my eyes off of you and I started watching every movement you were making. You turned and looked at me directly and said ‘I feel like I know you’ and I replied ‘I kind of feel the same way’. Overhead they called the flight so I grabbed my stuff and walked out of the smoking room, looking behind me to see you following me. The plane was light, there were only a few. She just leaned back, relaxed, and proceeded to talk non-stop to Amy. That was the other amazing thing; Amy just listened to Lisa, soaking in everything Lisa had to tell her. I had not seen Amy that quiet for that long since Cindi had died in the last cycle. Miracles did happen. I reached over and snapped my fingers in front of her eyes, just to verify that she wasn't asleep or dead or something. Oops, bad joke under the circumstances, I guess. I was glad I didn't say it out loud. Amy gave me a. Once still, Harper closed his eyes and tried to listen for movement, for someone else breathing, for anything. Getting a stupid idea in his head, he waved at Ginger before picking up several stones. Aiming carefully, he threw them ahead of him at increasing distances, aiming at where he'd be if he was walking. Gesturing for Ginger to do the same, they carried on, Ginger throwing about 30 feet ahead of him.The Fist cautiously continued for five minutes until the edge of the ravine was only about.