..and if Magnus looked like he would lose his temper and strike one of the youngsters, there were always a few adults and subadults around to remind him of his manners with a cough or a stare. Eventually Magnus would spend time away from the camp except for meals and sleeping, spending as little time as he could amongst the Tribe. pencil on paper. Scott A. H. Ruggels 1 / 2003

[Originally posted to Yerf, January 14, 2003. This one follows the previous one, directly.]