TELEZ SUGGESTED THEY relocate to the riverside for the meeting, where they’d be less likely to be disturbed. Libi agreed but she didn’t say anything when Milthu stuck to her side, clearly intent on coming along. He was probably wondering the same thing as Aalyan; was Libiad bringing orders to return him to his parents? Since the river so generously offered, they got some fish to grill over a small fire. Aalyan stayed dry, preferring to occupy himself with cooking and watching as Milthu, Libi and Telez splashed in the water.
Ghian had just washed his face and arms before coming over to join him, a warm steady presence by his side.
Once everyone got out of the water to eat, Aalyan sat by Ghian’s side, leaning his head on his shoulder. Milthu sat on his other side, talking a mile a minute t
