Taryn nodded at the wisewoman's words. She listened with serious attention, knowing the truth of her story.<br/>"Among the Hume are stories of the Serpa, a mythical creature very close to what you have described but this one is driven by neither anger or lust but by the simple principle that they are the supreme power and whatever they choose must come to pass. One of our Elders insists that he has seen Serpa with his own eyes, whether in the flesh or in a vision, I do not know. The Hume say the Serpa is a God displeased with our worship of Goddess but I say, someone has inhaled too many chemicals." Taryn retorted.<br/><br/>The priestess drew in a scandalized breath at Taryn's flippant disregard of respect for the Elders.<br/><br/>"Among the Hume, your Elders are the cornerstone of your existence. yet you, a mere child warrior, would dare defy and blaspheme against your own traditions?" she pointed a speaking staff toward Taryn. "I was wise to declare separation of you and the Hase. Guards, take the Hase into my dwelling. Some one must be of sound mind and mindful of ceremony."<br/><br/>Jax struggled against the iron grip of the Kuguar guards but he was taken to the stone shelter.<br/><br/>Raschen took Taryn by the arm and led her in the opposite direction.