Onewa nodded.  Then he triggered his mask power, reaching into the mind of Matau.  As a crafter, he knew just when a hammer was needed and when a more delicate tool would get the job done.  He carefully applied the mask-energies to drive out the Vahki's influence.

Matau shook his head like he had just awakened from a nap.  "What happened? Why aren't we moving?  And, um, why is Whenua carrying me?


Voyage of Fear, Greg Farshtey, p 20-21