Anna, Gina, and Yeji stood nervously outside the grand stone temple. Around them, several Chiron warriors were waiting, all while looking at them like annoying insects.
The centaurs kept urging the girls to leave and rest. They even said it would take a while before YuWon got out of there, but the humans refused to budge.
"The temple is not a place for sightseeing," one Chiron urged. "The ritual takes time. That's why we suggest you rest more comfortably in the human quarters."
"We know you mean when, but we can wait," Yeji shook her head. "If it's your job to monitor us, then rest assured, we aren't going anywhere. You can relax as well."
The Chiron exchanged uneasy glances. They seemed used to giving orders and having them followed. But Alecton, their elder, had been clear: they were to treat these humans with respect, which meant they couldn't use force to make them leave.
