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Erinya’s office offered a grand view of the Council gardens. It was much like Leopold’s old office, Shae thought, although Erinya’s higher standing in the Council naturally led to an office on one of the upper levels. But like Leopold, she had the desk by the wall, the easy chairs and low table in front of the windows.
Erinya sipped her water, the sleeves of her lightweight top brushing the table. It was of a cut that Shae knew she’d never pull off, her body the wrong shape. But more than that, the flow of the material matched the Councillor’s personality, soft waves that were designed to hang just so, the material shimmering as it seemed to reflect the colours around it.
“Your manner suggests this isn’t to be a simple chat,” the Councillor said.
“Unfortunately not. And I th
