Chapter 44

'YOU NEED TO SHIMMY DOWN Nesha's back, then crouch. When you have your balance, leap off with your arms out straight from either side keeping your legs together. Nesha will count to five then go into a dive and swoop under you. You should be able to guide yourself back into the saddle,' Daron explained.

Sian nodded, more than a little daunted by the mental image she had of the dive.

'HAVE YOU EVER DONE ANYTHING like this before?' Daron asked.

'Kind of.' Sian answered, 'On Earth we have something called sky diving, were you jump out of a plane with a parachute.'

'Get her to explain.' Nesha urged, 'What's a plane? And a parachute?'

THAT TOOK AT LEAST TWENTY minutes of detailed explanation, though Sian got the distinct impression it all seemed like fantasy to Nesha and Daron. She grumped to herself; it would be so much easier if I could just show you. Another twinge of envy ran through her. Lucky Cat, she thought, I really hope I can hear Nesha soon.