"Silk! What happened to our old friend Brill?"
"He was trying to fly last time I saw him."
"It's a difficult skill that takes years to master."
"He doesn't have that long..." [looks over the edge]
[thump].....[thump]
"Does bouncing count?" [turns, straightens tunic and smiles] "what a beautifull night"
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I can't remember the exact words, but it's something like that...I'll need to re-read the series.}
How about David Eddings (and leigh Eddings if you're being picky) -
Think it's part of the Malloreon or the Belgariad, Hmmm (thinks to self) could even be part of Belgarath
Do I get points for getting the author right??
