50 The Tribes of Anima

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ELIA

"Other than scent, how do you tell what tribes people are from?" she asked Gahrye. "I can't smell the difference on anyone. And I feel like if I ask—"

"Never ask!" he shuddered, swallowing his mouthful, his eyes wide. "It's a huge offence to an Anima if you imply that you can't tell what they are—it means that they aren't true to their tribe. Don't… definitely don't do that."

Elia swallowed. She'd come so close a couple of times! Why didn't anyone tell her this? "Okay, I believe you. So… how can I tell?"