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So tell me how you came to find yourself on the red rock?” he asked.
They told the chief about their journey.
“So you see, by facing my fear I had this great adventure that brought me here,” San concluded.
“I can’t think that it was easy taking that first step from your cave San, but you did it and by facing your
fear you embraced the opportunity to change your life,” the Chief patted San on the shoulder.
“And wouldn’t the Dry Valley want a courageous young man like San to join their family?” asked Cham.
“Indeed it would. You are more than welcome to join our family and that includes you too, Cham.
But before you decide, I would like to show you around,” said the Chief.

“Firstly, let me take care of Cham – he must be famished.”
“Indeed!” emphasized Cham.
“Chammy,” he called the chameleon closer.
“Yes Chief,” she answered.
“Please see that Cham gets some refreshments,” said the Chief.
“It will be my pleasure, Chief,” she said.
“Hello Cham, it is nice to meet you. I don’t know when last I saw another chameleon,” she said.
“Please follow me,” she smiled. Cham blushed. He struggled to respond, but managed a nod.
“I didn’t know that you could change colour all by yourself,” said San giggling.
Cham nudged him and left with Chammy.

“San please follow me,” said the Chief.
“Where are we going?” he asked.
“To the caves of course,” he said and smiled.
They walked amongst the villagers, there were animal drawings too, San noticed as a buck galloped passed
them. The Chief took out his spear and drew a log on a rock. He took it out of the rock and lit it by
one of the fires.

“Come on, let me show you inside,” he said. They entered one of the caves; the walls were filled with
drawings like him. Some climbed out of the cave walls and greeted him. He thought back to his cave and
how he used to search the walls for just one more drawing. He realized his search was finally over.
“Yes,” said San out loud.
“Excuse me?” said the Chief.
“Yes, I would like to live here,” he said.