Kirima sat as close to the fire as she could, soaked through and chilled to the bone. She continually scanned the woods, though it was doubtful that anyone would be out in the storm. She was about to speak when the sound of people approaching reached her ears. Kandel stood up.
Rudgar and Guthwine ran into the clearing, followed by the new recruits. Scanning the crowd, Kirima realized that Lotar and Soran were missing. She saw Kandel walk over to Guthwine and speak to him. Then the younger man turned and headed out into the storm.
"Kandel!" Kirima jumped up and called after him, but the storm drowned out her words. "Be careful," she whispered miserably. She walked over to Guthwine. "How did it go?" she asked nervously. "Why are the others missing?"
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