Sylvia opened the doors and walked in first, while I followed behind her. The building was one of those places that has several meeting rooms that you could book. We walked all the way to the back and entered one of the rooms. When we entered, all talking stopped as everyone turned to face us. Instantly, I felt my blood flow to my cheeks at the attention. My arms began to shake with nerves, and a haze came over my vision. My eyes must be glowing again. “Hello everyone.” Sylvia called out. “I haven’t seen you guys in a while.” “Sylvia, how lovely to see you. We weren’t expecting you.” A man in a long robe stood up and came to greet us. He is not what I was expecting for a council of elders. He stood at average height and had brown wavy hair. He looked like he was in his forties at the old

