“Words are spoken on important matters yet you interrupt have you lost mind, “Selene speaks from the table, “Either you a fool or bold to purpose!”

“Again, apologies I——.”

“Remove yourself or see it done for you!” Without speaking a word Jaeil stood from the table then walks towards her slowly. When she finally reached her the young woman stood in awe of the great warrior before her it was the first time she had been in close contact with her. Like so many of the young girls all aspired to be like her, and she was no different. Due to her age and lack of experience she was considered a runt, the lowest position obtained in the army. Completely overwhelmed with excitement she unintentionally forced her way upon a private matter. When the young warrior remained Selene lost all patience.

“You defy orders given by high ranking authority I will see your head——.”

“Selene still yourself, “Jaeil commanded. Jaeils tone not only caused the hair on the back of her neck to stand but forced Selene to swallow any further choice words.

“You are Petra daughter of Nani and Laka.”

“I am, “she says smiling honored she knew of her and her parents name.

“Tell me Petra what warrants such rude interruption.”

“I, along with others were given command to search for—–.”

“Command was given by me, “she says cutting her off.

“Of course— I hoped to see you informed Ate has been found.”

“Are you sure of this!?”

“Yes.”

“Where!?”

“The shop owned by Sammaria a crowd has gathered, where she has remained for the past three sunrises.”

“Three sunrises!? She has been summoned repeatedly only to defy me by remaining—–,”she was so angry she cut her own self off from completing her own sentence.

“Vave, Masina, Tulsila come, “she says before storming off angrily. Hearing their names all three women rise abruptly from the table following behind her. While keeping a stone face Selene was frantically panicking. Watching Ate disappear into the night with an unconscious Alani (Alice) draped over her back neither one had been seen or heard from since. To hear she remained at the shop fear consumed her. Jaeil did not call upon her to assist with traveling to the shop, however she knew she had to somehow volunteer herself. If what she assumed to be true Ate remained present for one reason and one reason only to watch over the blonde woman she protected that night. If Alani were to speak of that nights events Jaeil would see her into the afterlife, she hoped by volunteering her presence would ignite fear stilling her tongue.