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53. The Search

Shandra is woken up gently.

"Hey. Come on," says an equally soft and sweet voice.

At first, the girl does not open her eyes. Then she scratches them, sleepily, and slowly begins to rise from the soft mattress she was on.

The fireplace was still crackling, and if she were willing to argue, she would say that she had changed her mind and would continue sleeping.

The voice insisted once more, however, even more gently:

"Come on. I promise you can sleep as long as you want when we get back."

It was Sam who was speaking to her, of course. As she opened her eyes, the girl felt uncomfortable with the light that illuminated the room.

"Wash your face in that tub." Says Marcus, who is dressed in some sort of leather armor. "

Shandra slowly stands up, feeling her head heavy and her eyes still half blurred. She walks over to the tub of cool water and dips her face in, feeling the icy liquid awaken her senses. Raising her head, she finds Sam's gaze fixed on her, full of concern.

"Are you ready?" h
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