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Through a slit in the stone wall, Kaydin watched the secret meeting. If only I could hear them. After the pair entered the balcony, he had downed a vial which contained a solution of water and turma. He moved the turma from his chest into his head to light Heighten. A moment later each of his five major senses improved. The room’s red glow brightened. The resinous scent of the turma plants strengthened. But even with enhanced hearing, only an indistinguishable murmur met his ears. Judging by the director’s grin, his first meeting with the Rahz was proceeding well. He was rather confident for a new director just woken from the workers' sleep. Then again, his arms held the railing like someone climbing for the first time grips the stones.
As the amorphous shape of the Rahz disappeared through the darkened exit, Kaydin heard Dimah sigh. The prior disturbance to his own hearing departed with the Rahz. Director Dimah’s grasp on the stone loosened; his first test was over. Red light from the Growing Room lit his smile once more before he too left the room.
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“From the inner workings of the plants, of course. That's how I made all our clothing. We don't have the lizard skins that you workers have.” She was whispering, but took pleasure in his not knowing. The worker hadn't considered his attire was woven with the insides of the small, shifty creatures.
This is…nice, he thought, trying the headrest. Not enough to make him stay, no matter what this Ry had said. Director Dimah won't let me stay, anyway.
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