The Rogues Who Went Rogue
They hoped that if they were being lured into a trap, they’d have enough time to mind-link the other vigils before they passed out or were killed.
It took them only ten minutes of brisk walking to find themselves before a coursing waterfall. Bernadette murmured, “The Misty Waterfall of Heres. It’s real.”
Duica uttered, “It’s amazing. With the water and food source, there’s absolutely no reason to leave this place. I wonder if those who hide here eat the fish.”
As soon as he said that, a random yellow flower nearby opened and sprayed a scent of animal dung at Duica, taking offense in what he just said. As Duica choked on the horrible odor, he said aloud, “I suppose not. Sorry about that.”