The Brothers leaned forward. Francis continued, “I almost forgot. Grandfather Eagle insisted that one animal be chosen from our destination ....” Francis paused.
“A camel!” The Brothers spoke it out loud together as if they had be reciting the Office. So, that was decided. Now there were only four more to select.
Sebastian stood up and looked around the gathering slowly, making eye contact with each Brother. Only then did he speak, “I have been among our animal friends and heard much of their own deliberations trying to choose representatives. I have settled my own choices from hanging out with these precious beings.”
Sebastian stopped and looked around the gathered brothers again. Parsifal spoke up. “Well, don't keep us in suspense! …. Who are your choices?”
“Well, it seems that Worm has formed a deep friendship with Robin …. which is quite amazing since they would naturally be enemies. In fact, they formed their own Brother/Sisterhood which includes Crow and Vole. It seems to me that these four would travel easily together. The birds could all fly and Vole would take up so little room.” I would pick these four.”
There was a long silence as the Brothers considered Sebastian's suggestions. Finally, Francis spoke up. “Sebastian has spoken well. Let us continue to sit in silent meditation to consider Sebastian's suggestion.”
(to be continuing)
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