The moment of truth (1)

"There's no fucking way."

In the short time that I spent on leisurely activities with Fay, Makary managed to not only figure out the plan of things but also make his people actively implement it all. 

Just by seeing the massive difference between the camp from before we left and when we arrived back, I started to get some hopes that maybe, just maybe, we could keep up with the unrealistic schedule. 

In other words, Makary proved his value, reinforcing the strength of his voice in any sort of discussion that could follow. 

And it just so happened, that the next point was too crucial for me to agree to any changes on. 

"I'm the only one who can survive such a journey," I stressed out the reality of any attempts at crossing the starlight plains. 

My hands tightened into fists as I could do nothing but hold back my curses. 

'As if this topic wasn't already one hell of a mine for me to step on, given how…'