Chapter 28Arien retreated to the throne, since there seemed to be nowhere else they should sit at this point, the new Colonel Tapuh beside them. Stanten took a seat on one of the steps of the dais, getting some looks from people, but not minding. Arien didn’t mind either. Razz stood by the captain, as if he were her bodyguard, but he had a troubled look Arien didn’t like to see on their friend. Seemed preoccupied.
“I’d kill for a cup of coffee,” Stanten was saying, as the throne room doors opened and Eral walked in, accompanied by several Legionnaires.
“Eral.” Arien grinned and rose. It would be undignified to run the length of the room—and they’d probably slip on the marble floor anyway. This room needed some more carpets and cushions. “Welcome back to Sabel. Your own uniform is…an unus
