[center]Baeshri Pass - Ambush Site[/center]


	Daelin caught the key and did as told by shutting the door and locking it but he wasn't done with the subject. "I know it's dangerous outside but why are we hunkering down now before we've got proof that Marilyn's gone? Venbu are dead sure, that don't matter. What does matter is that Marilyn was a person. The whole feeling is sour, not knowing what happened. If she is alive then waiting will make sure she's dead." He reasoned. Daelin knew the chances of her being alive out there were slim but not pursuing the truth of her fate made him feel dirtier in a situation that was already a mess.

	The caravan was still a mess and staying was like betting on chance that something with the power to break into the caravan wouldn't come. Zay was right. No matter what they did this whole circumstance was awful. After a painful silence Daelin spoke up. "I took us on this path. It's my fault we're here but I know where we are and where we can go. There's a village along the Pass. It's a stretch but I think it's better than getting eaten out of the caravan like canned meat. The venbu are out there. Whatever predator or scavenger comes through is going to want a piece of that. Assuming staying goes well there's no telling if or when the assassins come back."

	Daelin turned around and slammed the wall with his fist. "Damn right, sir. We have options and they all suck."