Tabit paused and spun to look at them. She said to Tania, "Can I come with you?"
Tania raised an eyebrow. Tabit's sudden question amused her. "Sure. But I thought that you would want to help Lerna. She needs to know a lot of things about the kingdom and the palace and the treasury and… basically everything else!"
"Oh, I think my brother can help her!" Tabit replied quickly. "And then there are so many people who would volunteer for her!"
Both Lerna and Tania were surprised. "Tabit," Tania said, narrowing her eyes. "What is it that you are after?"
Tabit pursed her lips. A deep crease formed between her forehead. She gathered her gown and sat beside Tania, exhaling roughly. "I miss…" she paused, wondering if she should reveal or not.
"Miss whom?" Lerna asked. Now both the girls were just too intrigued. They turned to look at her suspiciously.
"Oh come on!" Tabit huffed. "Don't look like I have committed a crime!"
