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Show - lc'k be dangers lurking close by. Remember that Moana Is the only one who honors us with her friendship in this nlace." "I shall be within shouting distance, mv brother," said Ruruku, hobbling off. Roa and Moana sat in silence for awhile. Finally Roa said, "That is a fine mat you are weaving." "It is a gift for my aunt and her children. Her husband, my uncle, was killed in battle. It is sad that so many are made to suffer from one death. I have heard that there have been deaths among your neople, also." "Yes, it seems that the snirit of war spreads throughout our land. H_e kai koranui te riri. War is like a devouring fire kindled bv a snark." Moana was about to continue the conversation when a terrifying war cry sounded. "Aeeeiiiiii..." Bursting from the underbrush, several warriors immediately surrounded Roa. He fought valiantly, but was nuickly overnowered. A vicious blow to the skull sent him crashing to the ground unconscious. |
