“It’s the same one you gave Isstvan,” Tanda smiled proudly. “I lifted it from him when we parted company. You’ll probably want to undo whatever you did to the controls before you use it, though.”
“If I can remember for sure,” Aahz scowled, staring at the device.
“I thought it might come in handy in case we get separated on this job and you need a fast exit,”
Tanda shrugged.
“The thought’s appreciated,” Aahz smiled, putting an arm around her.
“Does this mean you’ll be able to teach me how to travel the dimensions?” I asked hopefully.
“Not now I won’t,” Aahz grimaced. “We’ve got a war to fight, remember?”
“Oh! Yes, of course.”
“Well, get your troops together and let’s go,” Aahz ordered.
“Okay,” I agreed, rising from my chair. “Ill get Gleep and . . . wait a minute! Did you say my troops?”
“You hired ‘em, you lead ‘em,” my mentor smiled.
“But you’re-“
“I’ll be your military advisor, of course,” Aahz continued casually. “But the job of Fearless Leader is all yours. You’re the court magician, remember?”
I swallowed hard. Somehow this had never entered into my thinking.
“But what do I do?” I asked desperately.
“Well,” Aahz drawled. “First, I’d advise you to move ‘em outside so we can all head for Klah together . . . that is, unless you’re willing to leave your dragon behind.”
That didn’t even deserve an answer. I turned to face the troops, sweeping them with what I hoped was a masterful gaze which would immediately command their attention.
No one noticed. They were all involved in a jovial conversation.
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