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"There should be agardener around here," Jax said "I think"

"We need to head back for another job," Tex said "You folks okay with finding your oay from here? We’re not in the plains" Concern creased his brow

Genuine? Or a hell of a good actor? "Yes, thank you Sandseed horses have an excellent sense of direction regardless of location," I said

Valek paid Tex a generous surateful sht behind hi "Does anyone else think that’s odd?"

"What’s odd?" Valek asked

"Those guys They were"

"Nice," I finished for him "Don’t tell me you’ve never met friendly people before"

"Not in my line of work Who wants to bet estured to the valley

"Do you sense any ic?" Valek asked

"No, but we’re pretty far You?"

"Nothing"

A pang touched ic, we’d know for sure if this was a trap

"How do you want to proceed?" Onora asked Valek

"You and Janco cut through the woods on the left side, check for any unfriendlies I’ll check right Meet back here" Valek dismounted