some Ekbal didn’t immediately respond to Balasi, instead turning to look behind him. Mikah just noticed one of the apprentices sitting cross-legged on the floor with her eyes closed. He had seen her once or twice, but didn’t know her name, only that she was Hakim’s apprentice. She was tiny, with big eyes and delicate features. She reminded Mikah of the sprites and fairies in the stories his mother used to tell him when he was young.
Eta? Ekbal said. You may speak.
Eta? You may speak.The young woman, Eta, opened her eyes but kept them downcast, as if shy. Her voice, however, was quiet, but strong. I have trained under Hakim for a few years now. I have many visions and have learned from Hakim how to decipher them, but....they are not as strong as his own. I fear that I will not be having a
