His eyes were swollen to slits, so that he could see little around him, when he dimly became aware that the room was growing brighter, and he vaguely recognized that sunrise was taking place. His chains were unshackled and he fell to the ground, then was carelessly carried back to his cell and dumped on his cot. The pain was unbearable, and he sobbed in agony, until he passed out in exhaustion. When he awoke, he realized that his friends were in mortal danger, and he mourned that he could not warn them.
“Dewberry,” he called, then “Jonson”. Hopelessly, he called “Reasion, Reasion, Reasion,” as he heard his cell door open.
The jailer entered the cell, then swore in fear, “What monster is this?” Kestrel heard the cell door slam close, and he opened his eyes to see a blue sprite looking down upon him.
“Reasion, is that you?” he croaked. The little sprite dropped down closer to him, then stroked his face gently.
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