‘Do you think they’ll harm us?’
‘I doubt it.’
The nothings began to recede. They slowly slid back, leaving bare totally smooth ground. Soon there was solid ground, all the way to the horizon. The Minstrel Boy watched with awe.
‘They’re reconstructing the world. They’re putting everything back together again. Their power must be immense.’
Billy glanced doubtfully at the top of the mound.
‘Do you think there are any other humans left?’
The Minstrel Boy shrugged.
‘Maybe, maybe not. There certainly aren’t many.’
‘What will happen to us?’
The Minstrel Boy looked at him in surprise.
‘How the hell should I know?’