18 Thorne
“Never trust those who say they are your friends. Rely only on those who show it.” – Empress Janais, The Fifth Age of Umbra
The morning starts off badly and goes directly to hell. It’s clear from the get-go that Meimi is overwhelmed. Not that I blame her. In fact, it’s amazing she’s stayed focused through all this.
So that was the bad part.
The directly to hell stuff happens the minute I walk off the elevators with Chloe, Zoe, and Meimi. Because Godwin grabs my arm. “We need to talk.”
“Yes, sir.”
In truth, I’d rather ensure that Meimi settles in. Although it’s understandable she’s out of it, I still worry. The more time I spend with her, the more deeply I sense her moods. It’s not like the mental connection we shared when we first met. Still, it’s enough to put my senses on
