"We cannot leave the Drakel," I said with a frown. "Nor can I ask you to risk your lives by remaining with me. Go on ahead and see if you can find a way out. Perhaps you can locate the rest of the Drakel’s party and summon help." "They may not be pleased to see us, humee," Culak noted. "The Shara-naga and the Ulgathi do not get along well, and the Shara-naga and the Elani get along even worse." "Indeed," Kendrel agreed. "In addition, they will have no idea whom we are and why we are here." "Just tell them you were sent in response to the Sigma Directive; they will respond." "I did," I said.