One Last Surprise

ELRETH

They'd finished with the elders who were tentatively supportive and were walking towards the disformed cave, intending to gather them before dinner for a discussion about allowing Elreth and Aaryn and Gar to handle the discussion in the amphitheater, when Elreth's mouth dropped open and her stomach plunged to her toes.

"Oh no… FUCK."

Aaryn whirled, looking for a threat, but finding nothing, stared at her, a question in his eyes.

"I completely forgot… I can't believe I forgot!" she hissed.

Aaryn frowned. "There's been a bit going on, El. What's the problem?"

"Hannah! And Marryk! We just… left them!"

Aaryn slumped a little, relieved. "You didn't leave them. You had Gar bring them back to the Tree City. They're here. They're just in hiding."