The two Elders lead me to the walls of the outer sect, both with big grins of anticipation for what's going to happen next.
"Greetings Elders, what news of the trainees testing this month?" The guards at the door asks eagerly. Oh fudge, that's why they're excited.
Damage control plan engage!
"I was the only one to pass this month's test" I say, clasping my hands in front of me in commiseration.
He visibly deflates. "Brother Rupert, I told you it was too early you fool. Could you tell me how he died?"
"It was a quick death" Elder Po assures him.
"His target got the drop on him" I add helpfully.
He's collapsed in grief, so Elder Ming calls over another Disciple to take over his post.
"That wasn't nice" Elder Ming glares at Elder Po.
"Why are you glaring at me woman? She killed him, not me" He forgot to drop his voice and now everyone's looking at us. including the grief stricken Guard.
"You killed my brother? what of my cousins Wong Ru and Wong Dang?"
