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ELRETH

When she turned from sending Reece, Tarkyn stood behind her, his face tight. 

Their eyes caught and Elreth gripped her hands to fists. She was shaking. She couldn't let any of them see how terrified she was. Because she was also certain that this was her job. She was here for a reason. And she had to do this right.

She needed Aaryn. With a silent prayer that he'd be able to get back quickly, she nodded to Tarkyn. "I need your advice," she said quietly, praying the gathered people would stay distracted enough not to listen to her whispered words with the Captain. 

Knowing Tarkyn would follow, she walked back around to the dining area were there were fewer eyes and ears.

"What is it?" he asked quietly.