Chapter 23
When Jabari arrived at Dawit's home to collect Isika and Ben, the house was silent. He stood in the doorway for a moment, peering in. Dusk was falling outside, but warm lamps shone in the room already, and he could make out the shapes of his three fellow travelers sleeping on cushions in the living space. He smiled.
"Teru Auntie," he called.
She came quickly, frowning at him. "They're sleeping, you'll wake them," she scolded.
"We have to wake them," he said. "Dinner at the palace."
"Surely you can let them sleep."
He smiled. "Sorry. They can sleep after the incredible feast that's been put together for them."
Teru made a noise that sounded strikingly like the clicking and scolding of the Othra, and Jabari ducked. She shook her head as she gestured for him to come in, bust
