8: Ordeal of the Stick
Aun finds Chax, who has eaten the khirrik and fallen asleep.
Aun: He’s still here, and resting! And here’s a stick!
A Strasmin must be bold! I can’t let my doubts hold me back anymore!
If I can hold steady... I can swap this stick for my frenting rod and be far away before he wakes...
Chax (waking up): FOOL! You dare attack me with so puny a weapon?
Aun (thinks): If this is a battle of wits, then yes...
