Greatwater Lake But my makeup's ruined

He turns back again to find her lowered posture.

Brow risen, he watches for a moment, reveling in the fact he has gained her full respect (or so he thinks). It hadn't taken long for most others here; though, not all.

Zaahira stay? He then asks, surprising his own self in the willingness to use his voice. 

But he needs to know this. For if she truly will stay, Zharille will need to know they have another among them.