"Thank you!" Brinley gasped to both Gregor and to Willow, amazed at the albino girl's strength.  But when Gregor pushed her to the front, she didn't waste any time dwelling on it and focused on running and on her footing, able to move a bit faster now that the shackle was free of the chain.  

The faint trail they were following headed down a slight slope and looked like it opened up just ahead.  In her haste, she missed the call from the native and plunged ahead, only to come to an abrupt halt a moment later when the trail ended at a swampy body of water.  It was not large, but heavy with muck on both sides.


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