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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Shaman" data-source="post: 2964248" data-attributes="member: 26473">Pyotr follows the flight of the vulture, soaring and dipping by turns, across the rough mosaic of canyons and ridges. The oued twists away from the course of the black bird and disappears behind a low rise – the vulture could be flying the same way, but the jumble of hills makes it difficult to be sure.From down in the streambed comes a low whistle – David Nedjar and Burhan Pamuk are crouched low in the shadows.Lt. Ramadier listens to Marcel without replying, looking at the boy and the man in turn.“Lieutenant, your report?” Capitaine Martini appears beside Ramadier. The platoon leader salutes and explains the legionnaires’ findings so far, including Marcel’s belief that the older Arab is less than forthcoming, adding generously, “I concur with Légionnaire Fortier, mon capitaine.”Capt. Martini studies the two men for a moment, then speaks quietly to Lt. Ramadier. <English>“Have Mador take the father away. Tell him to do it forcefully, but without serious injury. Then we’ll talk with the boy here.”</English> The lieutenant nods and strides over to where Normand waits beside the Arab.“Légionnaire, take this prisoner to the rear,” Lt. Ramadier orders Normand loudly, then under his breath adds, “Make it rough, but no blood or broken bones, understood? Just get him out of sight and make it look serious to the kid.” Normand: Intimidate check, please.As Normand plays his part, Le Capitaine turns to Marcel. “Giving out candy, Fortier?” he asks, tilting his head to the young Arab kneeling on the sand.</blockquote>

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