Tangled
Chapter 268
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268 Lisa: Flying?
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That explains the defying-gravity feeling.
I look from Elverly to the Grand Sage, waiting for one of them to crack a smile, to tell me it's all an elaborate joke. But their expressions remain deadly serious.
"Flying" I repeat, the word feeling strange on my tongue. "As in... up in the air? Like a plane?"
The Grand Sage chuckles, a warm sound that seems at odds with our dire situation. "Not quite like a plane, my dear. Our methods are a bit more unconventional"
I want to ask more, to understand exactly what's happening, but another violent shake rocks our little sanctuary. This time, I'm certain I feel us lifting off the ground. My stomach does a somersault, and I have to swallow hard to keep from being sick.
The room continues to vibrate around us, and I can't shake the feeling that we're ascending rapidly. My ears pop, confirming my suspicions.
"Where exactly are we going?" I ask, trying to keep my voice steady.
The Grand Sage's expression grows somber. "There are multiple safe havens through the land. I know of one, and I can only hope it has not been breached."
Despite the size of his building, we are the only 3 living beings within it.
"I heard screaming."
"Yes. We have guards. He corrects himself. "We had guards. You never had a chance to see them, but they have always been there!
"And we're just leaving them behind?"
Elverly's face hardens, her wrinkles deepening. "They knew the risks. They chose to stay a fight."
and
She sounds angry, but there are unshed tears in her eyes. Despite her harsh words, she's mourning. That angry mask of hers is nothing more than a facade for her grief. *Fight who?" I press, desperation creeping into my voice. "Who's attacking you? Is it... is it
because of me?"
his head. "No, child. There
beard. His wizened hands tremble with the movement. "Even I did not see this coming, child.
butt
sure my is permanently fused to this uncomfortable seat. I shift, trying to find a position that doesn't make me want to scream, but
been
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268 Lisac Flying?
a look that could curdle milk, but I ignore her. I'm
recognize as his thinking pose. "Not much longer now, my dear. But tell me, aren't you curious about how we're managing
been too preoccupied with not losing my mind
are we going to make it to this safe place without
this nightmare began, a
question.
says, leaning forward cagerly. "You see, I've manufactured a cloaking device that's quite remarkable. It
lips twitch at his pronunciation. It's such a stark contrast to
I ask, trying to keep
waves a hand dismissively. "Yes, yes, that's
Rah-DARR
Instead, I focus on what he's actually saying.
yes, multiple times! We've taken many flights to ensure
says "aviation," but I can't quite put my finger on it. It's like he's reading from a script
thought occurs to me.
passes as what humans call a
to process that information. A non-human passing as a little person? Working In aviation? It's almost too
look like the little people' he's talking about. They're
this friend of yours... he helps you test the cloaking device?" I ask, piecing together this. bizarre
in our research. You see, the
way over my head, I find my mind wandering. I think about Ava,
Are you listening?" The Grand Sage's voice breaks through my
"Sorry, I got lost in thought for a
208 Lisa Flying??
dimming. "You're worried about your friend,
feels like it might
we're doing everything in our power to keep you safe. And once we reach our destination, I'll do what I can to find information on
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