Chapter 391

When the group came across a river, they stopped. After a careful taste test, dipping a crystal necklace in to check the quality, everyone was allowed to drink.

Mila and Paiga wrinkled their noses at the odd smell. Like a cup of nellor left out for too long.

'It won't hurt you, girls,' Papa said with a smile as he squatted to scoop water to his mouth. 'Drink up.'

The two girls' sipped water from their cupped hands, giggling as it spilled out. The adults conversed as the two of them had fun flicking water at each other.

An odd sound like a cough made Mila look up, Paiga too.

Both girls gasped, stumbling back from the river.

'Mila? What's wro-' Mama broke off as she looked up too.

Uncle Harlon made a funning clicking noise.

The strange looking person that clung to the ceiling with three others responded with clicks and whistles.

Mama beckoned Mila and Paiga, and the two girls scampered to her side.

'Mama, who are they?' Mila whispered, Paiga crowding close to hear the answer.