That night, in a forest on the outskirts of Lamia, Victor's group was about to abandon the mission they had set out on.
"How long are we going to stay here? I can't stand this smell anymore," Therella said, pressing a hand to her nose.
"And you don't even have an enhanced sense of smell..." said Franky, causing her to look back and notice that he had two pieces of cloth stuffed into his big lizard nostrils.
"Puff!" Therella stopped herself from laughing.
"Hey!" Franky was practically offended.
"Calm down, guys. I'm sure they're here," Aluella said with characteristic calm, but there was a hint of concern in her voice.
Baerren Flintfinger glanced back over his shoulder. He was the one leading the group, carrying the flame that lit the way for everyone.
"Alu, it will be useless if we end up getting lost and walking into a monster's nest because we're walking in the middle of all this darkness."
