The Habit of the Sorcerer by J J Moriarty

Author:J J Moriarty
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2019-04-10T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 15

Hyzou held his bowl of curried rabbit close to his chest. Abe had told him to bring his meal home with him instead of eating at the bar, as he was expecting a guest. So Hyzou turned down the cup of beer and the nuts that was offered by the daughter of the house, and just took the bowl.

Back at the house she had already arrived. Sitting on a riverreed chair was Vo.

“Hyzou, come in. I think you need to show someone some gratitude”, Abe said.

“He’s right. I’m thankful”, Hyzou said to Vo. “You saved my life.”

“I was just telling her that that day has had quite an effect on you”, Abe said. “These past two weeks you have been exemplary in his practice.”

“That’s good to hear. Hyzou, please sit with us”, Vo said.

Hyzou bowed, then sat down.

“Have you recovered from your hysteria?” Vo asked.

“Yes. And I’m sorry you had to see it”, Hyzou said. “It was just…”

Abe laughed. “We were all there. There’s no need to talk about it much.”

Hyzou just smiled. Silence fell.

“I really am grateful, you know. You saved my life”, Hyzou said.

Vo passed over to him a cup of beer. Hyzou supped, and found it to be a bitter beverage. He began to spoon the rabbit into his mouth.

“The Whisperer deserves some of the credit. But I’m glad I did it. You’re a good person, Hyzou of Nuyin. If only all my actions could be as noble as saving your life”, Vo said.

“You’re very kind”, Hyzou said.

Vo nodded.

“How long are you and The Whisperer going to be in Lamybla for?” Abe asked. “Planning to stay for long?”

“Maybe I’ll stay until the Pharaoh’s birthday. I’d like to see Hyzou defeat the Colossus. As for my brother, well, he likes to keep to himself, and he hasn’t been in Lamybla for two weeks now. He only returned last night”, Vo said.

“Where was he?” Abe said.

Vo laughed.

“I always knew you were afraid of my brother”, she said. “But there’s no need for such a look of revulsion. He rode south, I believe. Though to where and for what purpose, I haven’t an idea.”

“And he’s back?” Abe said.

“He’s back. Yesterday”, Vo said.

Abe just frowned.

A loud knocking echoed from the door. Abe frowned and grumbled, but got up regardless. At his doorway was a dirty boy, maybe three summers younger than Hyzou.

“Are you master Abe?” The boy asked.

“Sure, and what do you want? Make it quick”, Abe said.

“I’ve been sent by the master. He wants to see you. Urgently”, The boy said.

Abe frowned, then rolled his eyes.

“Alright, I’m coming. Lead the way little messenger”, Abe said.

Abe shut the door behind him with a heavy bang. Vo spoke as soon as it shut.

“As it happens Hyzou, I’ve been wanting to speak to you for two weeks now. Before he headed south, my brother told me what you had agreed with him”, Vo said.

“The surgery”, Hyzou said.

“The surgery, Hyzou”, Vo said, shaking her head.

“What’s wrong with it? Won’t it improve my abilities?” Hyzou asked.

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