“Why have you not returned home when summoned?” In response she continued to playfully lick her cheek. Gazing at the front door she gave Ate the command to remain still, with Tulsila and Masina following behind her she knocks on the door. After a few seconds they were greeted by Sammaria.

“Jaeil, Tulsila, Masina please come and——-.”

“Ate has remained outside your shop for three sunrises past, “Jaeil sternly cuts her off, “To what purpose!?”

“Please come inside all will be explained.” Watching the door closed behind them Selene prepared for the worse. Escorting them all to a table she filled their glasses with wine. Not interested in wine Jaeil needed answers and soon.

“Why has Ate remained give explanation?”

“Three sunrises past I was awaken from sleep to discover Ate scratching at my door. I assumed she made grave mistake and wondered towards incorrect location. Before I turned my back to return to much needed sleep I noticed she carried access weight upon her back.”

“Access weight?”

“Yes, draped over her lying still absent movement was Alani fearing she had been wildly savaged by Ate I mustered up courage allowing them both inside finding——–.”

“Absent movement? Had she been harmed?” Before Sammaria could give answer the main door opened it was Selene letting herself in.

“Apologies, I believe I could offer further assistance.” While everyone welcomed her presence Tulsila stared at her with contempt. Gazing at her for a few seconds Jaeil turns her attention back to Sammaria.

“Continue.”

“Yes…….bruising on the neck, head, and face suggest——-.”Words spoken caused her blood to boil.

“Where is she, “she says cutting her off again rising quickly to her feet.

“She rest in the far room towards the back.” Not speaking another word she walks past her heading in that direction. As she drew near through a slight crack in the walls foundation she gazed upon her. Stepping inside the small room Alani could fell a presence among her.

“Sammaria gratitude for all——-, “she pauses as she met Jaeils cold gaze. Partially dressed and not knowing what to make of her presence she quickly rises to her feet backing herself against the wall while attempting to keep herself covered. Her body trembled and she kept her eyes towards the ground for fear of any sudden movement might cause further harm upon her. Jaeil could not remove her gaze upon her the bruising on her face, neck, check, and mouth it was evident she had been viciously attacked. The bandaged wrapped around her head implied the gravest wound sustained pressure was needed to slow the bleeding. She had been rudely handled and she demanded to know by whom. Before she could question her everyone entered the room with Selene entering last.