*On Earth*
The second the shadow that appeared at the chamber delivered its message Xanthippeia and Leo had been in a mad dash to leave Dynodes but that did not come without its complications when they ran upstairs. His brothers were waiting for them with mixed expressions. She could understand that they were anxious but there was simply no time to get into the pride, confusion and hurt feelings. She watched as Leodocus stood up to his brothers with fierce determination trying to push past all of them and some small part of her felt strangely comforted at his protectiveness.
