"It is the price of Madness, Child. You cannot get rid of it that easily." The Fast Biter spoke and as she did, for a brief moment the voices fell silent. "Bear the madness of this stone. Or have the accusations become truth. Your choice. But if you let go now, you will never be able to pick it up. And then they WILL die. Well, not Zimba, but the others. Your parents, your children, the grandmother of your mate... They will die if you fail."