Judas and Zooey stared at John Darling.
“It was you that I heard in the distance?” Zooey asked. John Darling’s forehead wrinkled.
“In the distance? Zooey, don’t tell me you still believe that’s a gift.” Before Zooey could answer, a figure walked out of the darkness.
“Claim yourself!” Zooey demanded, jumping to his feet. Judas put her hand to her belt, half-expecting there to be a sword.
“I am Snap. I mean no harm.” The man showed his empty hands.
“How long were you out there?” asked John Darling suspiciously.
“Not a great time.” answered Snap. “It was me you heard in the distance. I can to say that one monk survived. Until the Soturi got to him.”
“How do we know you are of one accord?”
“You can’t, for sure. But trust me, please.”