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“What the hell was that?”
All three soldiers had leapt to their feet. Sarah joined them moments later.
“Did everyone feel that?”
All those present nodded.
“That was no simple tremor. The very ground shook! Was that Sir Steve?”
Sarah nodded again, staring numbly ahead. “In dire circumstances, he has been able to generate a blast that can incinerate everything around him.”
Curiosity had numerous dwarves poking their heads out of their houses. Windows and doors opened. Younglings appeared, chatting excitedly amongst themselves. Maelnar, along with several members of the Council, approached.
“What was that, lass? Was that yer husband?”
Sarah could only nod. Until she knew that her husband was okay, she didn’t trust her voice.
Noting her discomfort, along with the unease exuding from the human soldiers, Maelnar sat down next to Sarah to wait with her.
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