Grandpa clears his throat. She looks at him, as he addresses the whole standing ‘commission’.
“ Everyone’s present. Each representative of the family is allowed to speak on behalf of their family. I’ll go last, considering the subject matter “
“ I’ll go first, “ says Uncle Taky
She recognizes that voice. It’s Uncle Taky, standing back in the dim light. He gazes at her, grim.
“ Your side of the story first, if you don’t mind, Kirania “
“ My side of the story? “
Another familiar voice pipes up. “ Tell him what happened to you, Kirania “
“ Does that mean he gets a side of the story, too? After what he did to me? “
“ Depending on what you say, yes “
“ Well, I was… in the hallways.. and Dito approached me “
“ Speak up “
She clenches and unclenches her fists a few times, trying to cal
