Pandora's Box. Страница 8

He paused, lowering his eyes for a moment.

«To say no one wanted to linger in that slaughterhouse would be an understatement. At the first opportunity, we took off for Bajjar, bringing you along. Anyway, it was far better than leaving you behind in that nightmare.»

«We’re deeply grateful to you for saving our friend», said Kane with genuine feeling. «Ever since that day, we’ve been searching for him, holding on to hope until, at last, our path led us here, to Bajjar.»

Draam shifted in his chair. Kane, as usual, was masterfully laying the groundwork for awkward questions.

«Tell me, how did it happen that you simply let him wander off on his own across your, shall we say, not entirely hospitable planet?» he asked politely. «He didn’t have much of a chance to survive under those conditions.»

«I think you underestimate your friend», Markan Din replied with a wry smile. «I’ve never met a being as strong-willed and exceptional as your Rionian. Besides, I never really let him out of my sight. I watched him closely, even visited the Arena from time to time, hoping to witness the moment when his memory would finally return. And I must say, I’m glad you’ve found him. In fact, I’ve taken the liberty of preparing for this meeting.»

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