Discussing portals (2)

Talia was conflicted.

Liseli was eager to take charge, but Talia didn't want to do anything rashly. They came here on a FRIENDLY visit, damn it!

However, Liseli had a point. Was there any use in talking to Evanora if Talia couldn't trust her?

Evanora said how she was not lying, but what if that was a lie? And what if Evanora bluntly rejected Yasmin as a way to distract Talia so that she can't tell truth from falsehood? Ah, all this was stressful!

'Let's try talking first', Talia said to Liseli.

Talia could feel Liseli's hostility and it was hard to pacify the ancient spirit.