But not even pulling a dagger was a guarantee, even by an ace of Sprite’s skill. It was all just too much to deal with right now. She could pull a dagger. No problem. She would dagger in and find something on Ran.

She sat up. “All right. Darkholm, you get back on the wire when you’re ready. If you don’t find anything in those dens, then I’ll go in with a dagger to find him.”

Darkholm was silent, watching her, then said, “If that is what you must do.”

Sprite nodded then rose. “Thank you for letting me rest.”