Chapter 79 June – 3,390 BC Earth: Village of Assur NINSIANNA Ninsianna slipped across the street which served the second ring, hiding in the shadows as she moved towards Yadiditum's house. She tapped twice upon the side-gate which led to their courtyard. Yadiditum opened it. Her best friend glanced back at her dark house and sleeping parents. "They're going to think I'm sneaking Tirdard in," Yadiditum whispered. Ninsianna slipped inside the gate. "Just get me to the roof?" "This way." Yadiditum led her through the dark inside her parent's house, to the ladder which ran all the way up to the rooftop. Ubaid houses were built so the front formed an impenetrable wall with two doors, one which led inside, the other a narrow alley which led to an inner courtyard. This meant you could mo