***Ella***
My foot taps impatiently on the shiny black floor of the General Council's reception area. I can't keep still, because today is the day that a group of us have been planning for, for quite some time now.
"Coffee," I hear behind me. I turn to see Will stood there, looking his professional best in a light grey suit. He hands me a coffee cup which I gratefully accept.
"I didn't sleep," I inform him, “I'm running on solar right now.”
"At least you can do that," Will mutters, “where's Aus?”
"Inside already," I tell him while checking my watch, "you should get seated too."
Will nods.
“I'll see you inside.”
I exhale slowly as I wait anxiously.
Rupert is late. I can't enter the 'pit' at the base of the council forum until the head of the council gets here. Thankfully, after eig
