Neither David nor Sapphire were surprised by the information, both of them having been at least aware of her manipulations at the time; and in Sapphire's case a party to some of them. But the completely open and unvarnished exposure by the former acolyte was unusual. When she admitted to the jealousy she still occasionally felt about seeing David with Sapphire, rather than with her, it was a surprise. However, both of them did everything they could to suppress any negative emotions that they felt at the news. The discussion was hard enough already.
Once she had finally finished talking, Laurena just sat there, totally exposed. David realized that he had only ever seen her that lost and vulnerable once before, after Exitibus.
Looking to Sapphire he saw the same recognition in her eyes, an
