Title: A Thing Unheard Of
(Aun and Chax have awakened and prepare to move on with their journey.)
Aun: What about your fellow Oistrem? Are they going to miss you?
Chax: I was sent out alone to... to prove myself. If I return too soon, it means that I failed. Much time would pass before I could set out again. I’d lose this precious chance.
Chax: This is a thing unheard of in all the ages of the world! My elders spoke of no Oistrem who were named as befriending a Strasmin. Always Strasmin slain... But now it’s forever part of my name! We may not learn what’s true or false, but I cannot turn away without trying...
Aun: I hear you, and I agree. Let’s see where it takes us...
(The scene shows a stark plain with rocks and hills, and a solitary plant. Aun and Chax continue their discussion.)
Chax: So, why Botaram?
Aun: I’ll tell you why, if you’ll tell me why not.
Chax: Fair enough. Go ahead.
Aun: What I was told... was that it’s how you become like the ancestors. You head out to the bare lands, under the shadow of barren Susekho...
Chax (excited): Susekho!?!
Aun: Yes. What do you know of it?
Chax: It’s... I... I’ll tell you later. Please continue.
Aun: ...then with cunning and courage you fight and elude the Oistrem who bar the way to Botaram. And then... You know, I’m not sure what happens then. I’ll put it as best as I can...
