Elfish Fantasy

Book excerpt: "I'm Jason Starbuck. Are you Jacaranda Silverbark? I'm supposed to find..." "Jackie." "She is," answered Mei Lin. "...her," said Jason. "A talking fox? What's going on here?" "There is no time for chit chat," interrupted Mei Lin. "There will be time later, if we can get out of here. We're in big trouble." "I can see that, Ma'am. What do you want me to do?" "I like that. Haven't been called Ma'am for centuries. Dig a hole in that wall while I keep the crowd entertained." Jason knelt down and taking his spear began to dig into the side of the wall. The sharp spear point easily cut through the wattle and plaster construction. Jackie pulled the debris out of his way. "Careful," Jason cautioned her. "I don't want to cut you." "How did you know my name," Jackie asked? "Why were you looking for me?" "The Master sent me here to find you and your fox. I'm supposed to protect you. What's this all about?"