Sequoia Coast Even if the sun crashes into us

As intended, the pair of hybrids collided with a tremendous amount of force. Kaliska richoted backward off Caiaphas, and only as he fell into a heap on the sand did she regret her refusal to redirect her momentum. It could have been a chicken rather than a bone-rattling demolition derby, but then there was little fun in that.

Though every inch of her body protested with aches, she found it in herself to laugh raucously. "Wuss," she jeered playfully, struggling to her feet and finding the impact had left her head spinning. She readjusted her stance several times but couldn't seem to stop from swaying drunkenly. "Where... the hell have you been?" giggled Kaliska, slowly shaking her head but finding no relief. "Gluebreath and I've been looking forever."