Eventually, the barrage of questions subsided, and I sank back into my chair, exhausted. I couldn't remember the last time I had spoken so much, and my throat felt dry and scratchy, voice growing hoarse. Thankfully, Luke seemed to notice my fatigue and stood, clapping his hands to gather everyone's attention.
"Thank you for waiting patiently this week," he said, meeting each of the apostles' eyes in turn. "I know you have your own plans as we move towards Sylvarus and the Alliance, but it was important we took time to gather our forces."
"And for a certain someone to wake up," Jessia added, giving me a playful grin.
Luke glared at her, and she shrugged, muttering, "Just saying."
