The commotion began to die down and Elder Winston turned to Orion and gestured for him to follow. "Come with me," he said, his voice calm and measured. "We have much to discuss."
Orion fell in step behind the elder, feeling a sense of trepidation mixed with curiosity. He had always respected Elder Winston, but he had never had much interaction with him before.
They walked in silence for a few minutes, making their way through the winding paths of the Celestial Harmony Sect. Orion could feel the eyes of the other disciples on him, and he wondered what they were thinking.
Finally, they arrived at a small house on the edge of the compound. Elder Winston pushed open the door and gestured for Orion to enter.
Elder Winston motioned for Orion to take a seat, and he settled himself in the chair opposite him. For a moment, they sat in silence, each studying the other.
