Like we expected the High Council members and Troy's parents were awaiting our arrival. Kyle thought the courtyard was the best place to teleport to. For the just-in-case scenarios, it had enough space and was clear enough to do and see everything.
We could single out Troy's mother without her having to introduce herself. She had a slight glow, and a certain innocence radiated from her body. A purity none of the others had.
She walked towards Troy and Haldeman, who had already stepped out of the group. A smile brightened her face when she hugged her son. Unlike the quiet child we experienced, Troy started talking right away. He was different with her than he was with his father. Griffiths joined the family reunion.
The other members of the board strolled over to us.
"We thought he was a goner for sure," Mr. Watt eyed Haldeman. The way his words were spoken made it seemed he was impressed.
