- How am I going to explain all this to your parents? - At this point, Christopher may have already told everything. My father was pressuring him. - Oh God. - I believe that my parents will not react badly, but I actually don't know. I've been away from them, I don't know how their heads work. But I know I'm hungry, and you should be too. - I'm not hungry. - That's your head talking. I bet your stomach thinks differently. As if encouraged by the conversation, Saphira's stomach growled. They both chuckled. - Yes, my stomach feels hungry. - Then let's go down and have lunch. All together. - Will Christopher be there? - Yes, probably, but he won't eat your food with his mouth. - And if your parents… - Saphira, if you decide to leave today, I'll go with you. If you decide to stay,

