Ross nodded. "Seems fresh." She poured a three cups and slid two of them across the desk before rummaging through a drawer for paper and charcoal writing stick. "Now then, what can you tell me?"
Sylvie looked up from her book and placed a hand on Ziqua's shoulder. "Are you alright?"
Herrigan nodded. "We will have to keep that in mind for any other Freeblood who want to join us or return."
***
Ginnar grunted gruffly. "A man kin change 'is name an' a man kin change 'is face, but it dun mean nuttin' till a man changes 'is ways an' attones fer 'is sins." He wagged a finger at the Ratongan mother. "Dun yer fall fer 'im cause 'e picked 'imself out a fancy name." He glanced at the Satyr, a little unsure. He had never seen one in any of the cities before.
***
K'Niris laughed. "And here I thought you vermin were smart enough to at least cull your weak."
Still invisable Bella gritted her teeth and clentched her fists.
Danlore growled and tried to get out of the man's grasp. "Don't talk about children that way!" K'Niris easily dodged Danlore's clumsy swing and returned his own. The Wizard fell back against the wall, his nose crooked and bleeding.
Vani scoffed. "Do you think that Padparadisch would reveal himself if he heard you screaming, girl?" She brought a dagger out and toyed with it.
***
Llew raised one eyebrow at the Ratonga. She was tired and her patience was wearing thin. "Do not call me that."