Erik and his clone moved along the beach. They kept their small forms as they walked. They stopped often to look around, checking the sky above them, the water behind, and the forest ahead. They wanted to make sure no Thaids could see them and that no dangerous creatures were following them.
The enormous trees grew closer as they moved forward.
Erik said through Instability's mind link.
the clone said, its tiny form shifting nervously among Erik's feathers, but his eyes never leaving the trees around and often going from one to another.
Erik said.