Pristine Job in a Valley

~Chapter 41~

Mae's perception wasn't the same as it had been. Her time in the nightscape with Nimaro had changed her outlook. She trusted the way he saw the world, and felt exonerated by his assessment of Cota'gin's death. She had a renewed sense of purpose, and her momentary waiver was behind her. Of all she would miss of this world, Nimaro would be amongst that which she would miss the most.

Baas and Mae had returned to the road shortly after day break and arrived in Saldestung about two hours later. After meeting with the town elder, and hearing the details of the job, they set out with another young cyno man, named Hue'rohtin. He had golden fur and copper-colored eyes, and insisted on being called Hue. And his mount, named Piegu, was a black Iferisom with neon blue racing stripes.