Swiftcurrent Creek permanently fossilized

Young Creek appeared skeptical, perhaps even a little judgemental, but whatever he was going to say when he opened his mouth was record-scratched by his mother's smooth, punctuating voice.

He'll take you up on that, whether he wants to or not.

No argument came from the boy. Not at this time, anyway. River blinked innocuously, as if she had no power at all. We won't keep you, Lestan... unless you'd like to finish up this patrol with us?

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