Loren had reappeared. The guards had found him in the Kraai and escorted him to the Council Hall. Although he'd darkened his hair with some dirt and worn a hooded cloak, it hadn't been enough of a disguise to prevent him from being recognized.
Still, he'd had a bit of time to collect some of his things. They were in a bag he'd slung over his back. Astra wasn't with him today, so he entered into the Warden's chambers alone. Well, plus the guards.
Taking a few steps into her office he stopped. Standing there, he took in her posture, her tapping foot. Pressing his lips together, he met her gaze. Hitching his pack further up, he remained quiet, not planning to speak until she did.
Still, he'd had a bit of time to collect some of his things. They were in a bag he'd slung over his back. Astra wasn't with him today, so he entered into the Warden's chambers alone. Well, plus the guards.
Taking a few steps into her office he stopped. Standing there, he took in her posture, her tapping foot. Pressing his lips together, he met her gaze. Hitching his pack further up, he remained quiet, not planning to speak until she did.
THE FIREBRAND
Loren
