The statue had its arms stretched out wide to show exposed hands, these formed by circular red rubies. Below, was a gown studded in blue quartz and legs with feet and toes carved out of gold.
"One of our gods?" Quwan whispered.
"Yes," whispered Runtu. "Could be Apu, the mountain god or Pachamama the Earth god."
"Hope this is not Supay's realm." The thought of being close to the god of death terrified Quwan.
"Oh don't be a booby," Runtu retorted but Quwan noticed the stammer in her voice. "I'm going back and telling Yaku."
"No, we'll be in trouble for going up a side tunnel. Let's keep it to ourselves."
"But this could be another way out."
"It might be but we should just wait and see," Quwan whispered. "Come on, let's go back before someone notices that we're missing."
"I suppose."
