"Mo...muh...meh," says Brin.
"Because you have slain the creature, T'Quatzal, I can now speak. I had to hide my presence from T'Quatzal, for I held the memories of the people, like a vast repository of emotion and thoughts. I am surprised I was able to contain it all and still assist you. T'Quatzal managed to infiltrate Brin's mind. He wanted to use him as a symbiotic mind to do his bidding in the land of the air breathers. For this we give you thanks. He will need more time to heal his mental wounds. He was subjected to many harsh memories, thoughts so alien and horrific, it is a wonder he is aware of you. I will care for him here, but I cannot guarantee his full recovery. What will you do now?" says Mother Hush.