When we rejoined the rest of Camp, Niralessa appeared to be deep in a discussion with Minocken, Fen, Tessia, and several others. I wondered briefly if Tessia liked this new role of hers. Did she feel important? I think I would.
Fen noticed me first. (Which made me want to somersault.) He smiled weakly at me. That was not a good sign. (Previous elation, gone.)
Niralessa noticed Fen’s eyes on me and turned. “Ah, there you are. I wanted to formally welcome your friends.”
Minocken huffed with disapproval and crossed his arms. Niralessa shot him a warning look, and he stomped away. Fen watched him go, body leaning forward like he wanted to follow. When he looked to Niralessa, she tossed her head in Minocken’s direction. He gave me a long look, and I got the sense that he was reluctant to lea
