Chapter 8Second Esperah Carranza led me out of the newcomer’s assistance area and back through the main entrance of the kahall. The lights were still on even though it was daylight. Did they ever burn out? We reached outside and turned left on a sidewalk that took us around the east side of the kahall.
“Diakono Copperwith’s office is a little walk from here. Good thing it’s a nice day outside. The heat from the months of Yul and Gus are still some time away,” he commented.
“It’s hot in Charlesville all year round.”
“I could tell by what you are wearing, Diondray. I hope you have some longer clothes in your suitcase.”
“I stand out by wearing shorts.”
Second Esperah Carranza looked back at me and gave a small smile. “Yes.”
It was the first time I had seen him smile. This was a chance t
