Lion Head Mesa Nobody died (except me).

He saw the dappled girl first. It had to have been a girl — they were so small! Her voice held a mature lilt to it, and her eyes —! She was striking.

Before he could speak, Tavina entered the chamber and spoke with a deadpan authoritative tone, one which made the hairs on the back of Reyes' neck stand on-end.

Aye, he murmured as he tried to stand, and found Tavina there too, to aid him. He passed a brief glance upon the other girl, one which was indulgent as it lingered a little too long, and then he eyed the floor, to watch his own steps.