The memorial began to disperse shortly thereafter. Engagah and the rest of the Spirit Guides left without a word to anyone. Jonah didn't really give it much thought, as he was mobbed as soon as he left the podium.
The zillions of conversations were more taxing than his speech. He talked briefly with Rheadne, who just couldn't leave the conversation without kissing the side of his face. But then Gabriel ushered her away from him, which was no biggie.
Then Vera caught his eye and beckoned to him. As she didn't look displeased or angry, Jonah guessed that she hadn't noticed Rheadne.
“You missed your calling, Jonah,” she said when he reached her. “I swear, when all eyes were on you, you did wonderfully. Why were you so nervous?”
Jonah half-smiled. “I don't know where all that came from, Ve
