One of their number dropping so close to home startles the rest of the flock; the group scatters, abandoning whatever coordination they'd been managing in favor of ducking back into the earth as fast as they can.
This is some good news for Nikaro, for a change. No complaints from them.
"Well, fair's fair," they say, the first thing they've said to him in about two hours, "You're free to go."
They start packing up their own operation, though they're not in a hurry. The nice thing about the night shift around here is that no one will complain if you get your work done at three in the morning instead of two in the morning. They can make sure their project is set safely aside before they head off in a buggy to check on Irahl's kill.
Seth remains at the top of the stairs. The book is put away now, and he waits patiently with his arms folded. One might presume he's waiting for Nikaro if not for the fact that Nikaro seems to be making absolutely no effort to go up and join him.
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This is some good news for Nikaro, for a change. No complaints from them.
"Well, fair's fair," they say, the first thing they've said to him in about two hours, "You're free to go."
They start packing up their own operation, though they're not in a hurry. The nice thing about the night shift around here is that no one will complain if you get your work done at three in the morning instead of two in the morning. They can make sure their project is set safely aside before they head off in a buggy to check on Irahl's kill.
Seth remains at the top of the stairs. The book is put away now, and he waits patiently with his arms folded. One might presume he's waiting for Nikaro if not for the fact that Nikaro seems to be making absolutely no effort to go up and join him.