'I know. I've attended an academy as well.' Solus smiled at the memories that those words evoked.
Back then things were much simpler, but also more painful. Lith was still alone and no one but Protector knew the truth about him. Solus was without a body, trapped in the stone ring and reduced to a voice in Lith's head.
Her smile disappeared as she remembered all the hardships they had endured. Yurial's death hit her the hardest and the pain of his loss felt deeper now that Phloria was dead too.
'Only three members of the old gang remain. I wonder if we'll lose someone else before this mess with Jiera ends.'
'What gang?' Keila asked.
'Nothing!' Solus inwardly cursed her slip of the mind and quickly changed the topic. 'What can you teach me about offensive telepathic abilities? I mean, in case another M'Rael gets my ring, how do I turn the table on him?'
