“King Kal. We’re grateful that you have decided to join us, even though you do not have much of a choice, considering the fact that this is something that affects all of us.”
My grandmother’s tone of voice was monotone, and I couldn’t help but wonder what it was that gave her the ability to simply act like this was nothing, when she had been ready to bite my head off less than an hour ago. I envied the control that she was able to exhibit over her emotions when it was necessary to do so—I could only hope that someday I would find myself with the same capabilities.
“Elder Xara. You’d be foolish to think that I would do something as stupid as to sit this meeting out. I would like to know what you plan to do about this matter before you do it.”
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