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LEISHA WENT INTO a frenzy of activity, calling for backup and giving our current location. He reported that reception was poor and, of course, this problem hit us while we were over the Crystal Wastelands.
Anyu, being a communications expert, helped him. Her voice remained calm and professional, but that made the situation all the more surreal.
Because the charge had drained so quickly, no one knew how long the remaining charge was going to last.
“The house is only on the next ridge,” Veyada said.
“We’re not going to make that,” Sheydu said.
“No way,” Leisha said. “I found a spot where we could possibly land. Can you see it to the right?”
Isharu peered out the window. “The weather is too bad. I can’t see anything.”
“I’m going down anyway.”
He steered the craft sharply to the ri
