Chapter Eleven

Day Sixteen

Corvu found a place that was less like an inn, more like a backpacker’s lodge for us to stay that night, we were just lucky that the extra bunk in the room was empty for the moment, so we had the time to ourselves. 

As I look around the room, it’s obvious that all sorts have occupied it, especially with all the unusual markings, cuts and stains spread amongst the walls. Completely grotesque. Luckily I had other things on my mind to occupy myself. The lodge had a bath, so instead of taking a bath in a lake I jumped at the idea to use hot water, so I told the boys I would be back shortly.

In fairness, I’ve never had to boil water for a bath before. I had dunked most of my foot in too early so it felt really sore by the time I’d finished, but at least I was f