“Since you’re bothered by Mama Tia’s involvement—and I must admit, I am too—how about we give her a visit?” I finally find my words, breaking the silence, “this time we go formally; no sneaking in.”

Zeath smiles, but it doesn’t reach his eyes. “She tried to kill us before. She would do it again.”

“Then we take backup. Like er… a camera or a… defense mechanism; something that’ll stop her from attacking us.”

Zeath remains silent once again, causing me to sigh as I ...