Seven Stones: Part Seventeen
Previously on Seven Stones: Kobb brings the Eater back to the stone circle but lets it go. Seeing everyone has turned against him, the man flees the circle with only the clothes on his back. Kobb explains the Eater has told him what the stones are.
Before Anessa could work out what to ask first, Haelen started chortling. The wind, slipping between the stones, undercut his mirth.
Pushing his hood back, Haelen took a deep breath. “No wonder you didn’t bring the Legions with you.”
Anessa glared back and forth between the two men before settling on Haelen.
“He actually believes,” said Haelen, sputtering. “He truly believes.”
“But, don’t everyone?” Anessa slung her crossbow. “I mean most folks don’t — ”
“ — keep bothering the Maker?” interjected Kobb, eyes sparkling.
Anessa flushed. “Weren’t going to say that. Meant most folks don’t expect him to pay attention to their doings. We kept the rituals and always put out the share each Maker Day.”
“I’m not offended, Anessa.” Kobb’s mouth quirked. “Botherer isn’t the worst I been called. But Haelen isn’t talking about believing in the Maker. Not exactly.”
