“Ouuuuh! We’re here!” The dove’s cry cut their conversation short. The barrier around it and Tome automatically made the wheat bow around them until they were emerging onto a barren floodplain.

Tome held her breath at the sight of it. It was just like blondie had said…the river was already flooding and lapping violently at the river banks. “Hey, can you really still feel it?”

“Yeah! I can! It’s definitely still somewhere here. Keep following my beak!”

“Then, we’re going.” Tome held the dove closer to her body and took a big breath like she was taking a plunge into cold water. She didn’t realize what comfort the wheat surrounding them offered until it was gone and they were wandering into a totally exposed area but she didn’t let herself dwell on it. She wasn’t one to lose her nerve and she wasn’t going to start now.

Teru released Mob’s hand and pushed ahead to stay close to the other two’s side.