voice.
“I’d hoped I could get to you before anything happened, maybe I wasn’t thinking too clearly but I couldn’t sit around and just wish you came out unscathed.”
“When I saw you walk into the roo m…” He trailed off dropping to the edge of the bed.
“What, I don’t even get a thanks? She mumbled.
“You endangered your life.”
“And saved yours,” she reminded.
“Perhaps you might enjoy returning to the training field while I see to the recovery of your guest Ramj.” The added female voice suggested.
Tiffany hadn’t noticed the woman until she was well w ithin the confines of the room. She seemed to glide across the floor to her.
“I imagine you’re in some pain and in no mood to be chastised by our illustrious commander for your bravery.” The woman’s voice was ethereal, its very resonance easing the pain in her head somewhat.
“How insightful of you.” She chuckled. “I think I’d much prefer your bedside manner.”
She felt Ramj tense, preparing herself for his next round of complaints, but they never came as he and the Healer switched places.
“I’m called Seha.”
“Tiffany. Nice to meet you and thank you for saving me life.”
The woman nodded her response before directing her to close her eyes.
Of their own accord her lids slid closed. Almost immediately the pain in her chest and head dissolved away.
“Thank you.” Her gratitude was genuine. She felt better than she had in days, months even.
“You’re quite welcome.” She smiled warmly before turning back to Ramj. “The King is quite anxious to meet with you and the woman who saved your life.”
“I just bet he is, thank you,” he dismissed.
“Of course.” She glided soundlessly to the room’s entrance. “Oh, I suggest you move beyond your anger with Tiffany if you want a positive response to your question. ”
Tiffany looked quizzically after the woman before turning curious eyes on the now silent Ramj.
“It’s still too soon for you to be up.” He was at her side again as she swung legs over the edge of the bed.
“I feel great, better than great in fact.”
Despite her reassurance he secured an arm beneath her elbow helpin g her descend the two steps which would bring her in contact with the wood flooring.
“I’d like to see your world.” She said as they stood in front of a mesh shading which surprisingly blocked the bright sun.
Ramj waved his hand and the material folded into itself.
“Amazing,” she gawked taking in the pure beauty of the land from the window. They were several levels above ground affording them a sweeping view of what appeared to be a bustling town. Greenery as far as the eye could see decorated the land in the form of trees and various flora creating a menagerie, the likes of whic h she’d never experienced . It seemed to be the perfect blend of nature and sentient beings.
“It’s beautiful.”
“When you’re more yourself I’d like to show it to you up close.”
Tiffany didn’t argue the point that she felt perfectly fine now
“I’d like to see your home , it looks so pristine.”
“Much has changed over the years.”
“Because of us.”
“Partly, but it seems we have our own rogue contingent wanting to see the destruction of both our worlds.”
“What happened to the men? ”
“ Enrique is in the hands of the DEA, Alexi managed to get himself shot by one of his own guards. His wound was mortal. Rasa suffered minor injuries but it was enough to break his hold on me. He’s being held by the Order awaiting interrogation.”
She heard the edge in his voice.
“What will happen to him?” She turned to Ramj touching his wrist gently. His face was an unreadable mask.
“Don’t dwell on it. He will get better than he deserves. We were able to take possession of Alexi’s weapons and our wizards have begun a proper disposal.”
“How lon g does will it take?”
“About a year for all components to be reintegrated into nature.”
“Seems
“I’d hoped I could get to you before anything happened, maybe I wasn’t thinking too clearly but I couldn’t sit around and just wish you came out unscathed.”
“When I saw you walk into the roo m…” He trailed off dropping to the edge of the bed.
“What, I don’t even get a thanks? She mumbled.
“You endangered your life.”
“And saved yours,” she reminded.
“Perhaps you might enjoy returning to the training field while I see to the recovery of your guest Ramj.” The added female voice suggested.
Tiffany hadn’t noticed the woman until she was well w ithin the confines of the room. She seemed to glide across the floor to her.
“I imagine you’re in some pain and in no mood to be chastised by our illustrious commander for your bravery.” The woman’s voice was ethereal, its very resonance easing the pain in her head somewhat.
“How insightful of you.” She chuckled. “I think I’d much prefer your bedside manner.”
She felt Ramj tense, preparing herself for his next round of complaints, but they never came as he and the Healer switched places.
“I’m called Seha.”
“Tiffany. Nice to meet you and thank you for saving me life.”
The woman nodded her response before directing her to close her eyes.
Of their own accord her lids slid closed. Almost immediately the pain in her chest and head dissolved away.
“Thank you.” Her gratitude was genuine. She felt better than she had in days, months even.
“You’re quite welcome.” She smiled warmly before turning back to Ramj. “The King is quite anxious to meet with you and the woman who saved your life.”
“I just bet he is, thank you,” he dismissed.
“Of course.” She glided soundlessly to the room’s entrance. “Oh, I suggest you move beyond your anger with Tiffany if you want a positive response to your question. ”
Tiffany looked quizzically after the woman before turning curious eyes on the now silent Ramj.
“It’s still too soon for you to be up.” He was at her side again as she swung legs over the edge of the bed.
“I feel great, better than great in fact.”
Despite her reassurance he secured an arm beneath her elbow helpin g her descend the two steps which would bring her in contact with the wood flooring.
“I’d like to see your world.” She said as they stood in front of a mesh shading which surprisingly blocked the bright sun.
Ramj waved his hand and the material folded into itself.
“Amazing,” she gawked taking in the pure beauty of the land from the window. They were several levels above ground affording them a sweeping view of what appeared to be a bustling town. Greenery as far as the eye could see decorated the land in the form of trees and various flora creating a menagerie, the likes of whic h she’d never experienced . It seemed to be the perfect blend of nature and sentient beings.
“It’s beautiful.”
“When you’re more yourself I’d like to show it to you up close.”
Tiffany didn’t argue the point that she felt perfectly fine now
“I’d like to see your home , it looks so pristine.”
“Much has changed over the years.”
“Because of us.”
“Partly, but it seems we have our own rogue contingent wanting to see the destruction of both our worlds.”
“What happened to the men? ”
“ Enrique is in the hands of the DEA, Alexi managed to get himself shot by one of his own guards. His wound was mortal. Rasa suffered minor injuries but it was enough to break his hold on me. He’s being held by the Order awaiting interrogation.”
She heard the edge in his voice.
“What will happen to him?” She turned to Ramj touching his wrist gently. His face was an unreadable mask.
“Don’t dwell on it. He will get better than he deserves. We were able to take possession of Alexi’s weapons and our wizards have begun a proper disposal.”
“How lon g does will it take?”
“About a year for all components to be reintegrated into nature.”
“Seems
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