Khalil let out a pain sigh and put his head in his hands. “You went out?” Nim asked. “By yourself?” Badr said. “That seems a little...rash.” She heaved a sigh. “Yes, well, I really needed a breather. Either way, the man told me he and the rest of the missing Rhaptans were staying outside of the city and a few of them returned to warn the rest of the survivors here that there will be a counterattack soon and to prepare. He had no idea who I was. I gave another name and I didn’t think he knew what ‘Kinza Solace’ looked like.” “That was a dangerous move, young lady,” Nim chastised. “I know, I’m sorry. I made sure he didn’t follow me though, so no one knows where this place is.” “How exactly did you speak to them?” Sa’id asked. “Didn’t they notice that you couldn’t speak Rhaptan?” “Yes,

