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You look around but you don’t see anyone at all.
You slowly scan the trees when you are suddenly tackled from behind. You
reach for your dagger but then something solid hits your head and you black
out.
When you come to, you find yourself in a small, strange-looking
hut. Your hands are tied together and you are lying on a hard mat
on the floor. You hear voices outside and strain to hear what they’re
saying.
“...Should be awake by now,” you hear and the animal
skin that covers the doorway is pulled aside. You gasp at what you see.
Two Aures warriors stand over you. One of the warriors grabs your arm
and yanks you to your feet. They lead you outside where you can see
many other Nemes people like yourself. Most are sitting inside a fenced-in
area, guarded by Aures.
You are led to one of the biggest huts. You are
trembling with fright on the inside but you remain calm and unshaken on
the outside. You are shoved inside where you lose your balance and
fall on the ground. You struggle to get up but your hands are tied.
Finally, one of the Aures roughly helps you to your feet.
The chief then begins to question you. He asks
your name and about your family and your tribe. You don’t want to tell
him anything but are afraid of what might happen to you if you don’t.
Do you answer the chief’s questions? -30-
Or do you refuse to say anything? -31-