AARYN
They entered the Elder's building and almost as one, the Elders turned to watch them, stone-faced, as they walked across the floor to the correct position on the floor before them. The start contrast with the days before was breathtaking to Aaryn.
Previously, they'd entered to find only Elders present, all eyes on them, but mostly over smiles. There had been chairs provided, and the questions were presented as opportunities to find solutions.
Today, there were no chairs awaiting them. No smiles. And three tall males standing before the two rows of Elders, as petitioners.
Aaryn had heard the stories when Elia and Reth were called before the elders on petition. But they had faced accusations of treason. Surely that wasn't what was happening here?
