Sirina walks into the meeting chambers to find it already full and everyone already seated. Ancient Benebin and the other Ancients take up the seats at the head of the long table while the rest of the harpies present take their seats down to the very last seat which has been left empty for her. It is her first clue that whatever she has been summoned about, it is very important. Harpies get bored very easily especially in very formal meetings such as this, and so it is usually nearly impossible to get everyone to behave, with some flying to perch on high sills and others buzzing and swinging around the roof. They had already started the meeting before her and the mood in the hall is somber and serious. A moment later, she sees why. Behind the Ancients on the floor is a man.
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