163 The Paddle

"Are you the same Doevm that I know?" Thomas asked.

"Is that a problem?" Doevm asked, cocking his head to the side. 'What's the big deal about the Amphiboards? They are just artifacts I invented a long time ago because I didn't want to get mud in my robe as I went around this swamp and dissected the mutated creatures.'

"Usually you say..." Thomas made his face blank. His voice came out bland and raspy. "Guys cut it out or" He put on a wide grin. "Want to make a bet with powerstones?"