There was a strange look on Rune's face when they all left the arena. The girls tried to question him about it, but he insisted that it wait until another time. He planned to meet with Irene tonight, but it was only about midday, so there was a good bit of time left.
"Well, I better get back," Luna said. "My mother will be upset if I don't go back right away. Our time apart is supposed to be my punishment, after all."
"Hang on a minute. It would be better if we all went to pick up our weapons before you went back. I don't think keeping you for a bit longer would be so bad if we had a good reason."
Rune was certain that Lana would not care if he kept Luna for longer. Despite the sound reasoning, Luna was still hesitant.
"I don't knooow... I don't really want to test her patience. She is still pretty mad about me hiding my pregnancy. She might just prolong my punishment, period."
