Binary: New and Revised Edition by Jay Caselberg

Author:Jay Caselberg [Caselberg, Jay]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J.C. Productions
Published: 2017-09-27T04:00:00+00:00

oOo

Sandon awoke to the sounds of the camp stirring about him, another cold, grey day, and the noise of padders complaining. Men were grumbling along with the beasts as they went about their allotted tasks, and here and there, he caught snatches of conversation. He hitched himself to his feet and went to attend to his own padder. At the line of animals, he received one or two strange looks, but he assumed that news of last night’s events had already made its way throughout the camp. From what he overheard, he quickly learned that they were nearing the end of their visit to the area, that Men Darnak had indeed been looking for Tarlain, and that there had been expeditions to the Kallathik hive. When he had seen to the animal, he went in search of the man who had offered support, Fran. He found him over the other side of the camp, carrying bundles and loading them onto the back of a wagon.

“Brother,” he said.

Fran stopped, still holding the bundle he was carrying, frowned, and then slowly placed the bundle at his feet.

“I was wondering if I might have a word with you.”

Fran nodded. He had clear, open features. His hair was light, and fell in waves about his ears. He looked at Sandon, waiting for him to continue.

“I wished to thank you for your words last night.”

Fran shook his head. “It wasn’t for you, especially.”

“All the same…”

Fran stood waiting and Sandon nodded. “I have heard that you might be leaving soon. The activity suggests you are about to break camp.” He gestured about them with one hand. “Would you know where you are headed?”

Fran shrugged. “Probably back to the Men Darnak estates, but the way the Principal’s been behaving lately, it’s hard to say. We’ll know soon enough.”

“Ahh,” said Sandon. “It would be good if that was the way. I too am traveling in that direction.” He filed the comment about Men Darnak’s behaviour away without comment.

Fran leaned down and hefted the bundle again. “So, what is it you’re saying?” He started off toward the wagon, and Sandon kept pace with him.

“Perhaps there might be a way I can travel with you.”

Fran headed back to the pile of bundles and lifted one with a grunt. Sandon reached down and lifted another.

“What are you doing?”

“I am helping,” said Sandon. “I can help. I can work.”

“I don’t know,” said Fran, but the young man didn’t protest as Sandon walked with him and tossed the bundle into the wagon’s back with the others. “Someone would have to clear it with Witness Kovaar, but the Prophet knows, we’re shorthanded enough.” He grunted as he hefted a heavy sack. Sandon stooped to help him. Together they carried it back to the wagon and swung it inside.

Kovaar again. Sandon mulled this over as they walked back to the pile of supplies. Elsewhere, others were starting to break down the tents and pack them away. If it was going to be cleared with Kovaar, it would have to happen soon.

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