Appeasing the Guardian

He nodded readily. "Be careful. We'll wait for you by the entrance."

With that, Nathan led his people away.

Once Nathan's group was gone, Harper no longer had to hold back. She pulled out a full spread of offerings from the storage space: beef, lamb, pork, chicken, duck, fish, and several piles of nutrient-rich soil and compost favored by fungi, along with fresh meat, fruit, and vegetables. Everyt