The middle of the ford opened black. I told them not to cross, and for the first time I couldn't tell whether that was Heaven's word or mine.

• JurgaOur children went three more days hungry. Heaven doesn't fill bellies too.
  SaranI know. That's why I poured my share into the pot this morning.
• HargalIf the shaman's word wavers, the tribe wavers. Settle it before headquarters hears.
  SaranIt wasn't my word that wavered. It was the ice.
• BatmaCome back and drink milk tea first. Your fingertips were blue.