9. The DirectorThe mood in the van was buoyant. Casually Sabienn noticed that there was a palpable easing of tension now that the prime task of their visit to Deerland was complete. As the vehicle moved around the city, the men retrieved their pack where it had carefully been hidden within the park where they had arrived that day.
Sabienn had still not opened up to share his vision with his brothers and Bray in particular seemed to sense a heaviness in his brother’s heart.
“First we should celebrate,” said Bray brightly. “Let’s play tourist. There’s one place I’ve always wanted to visit in Red Bat City. Ever since I was in shorts in Coriander.” He produced a map and pointed to a green expanse central to the city which by luck was a good fifteen minutes trip from where they presently were
