Jal’na entered The Defiant Mirror and scanned the space. She was looking forward to this. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and this promised to be a humorous outing. At the same time Jal’na really no longer wanted to participate. She gripped the bracer in her left hand, rocking it back and forth. She had given her word though, and it would be over in a few days.

She recognized a member of Dasca’s security detail making his way around the space. Presumably before Eela arrived. Jal’na supposed that would be her life too one day. No longer able to just come and go as she pleased. Urg went about with his own guard because of the threats to him. She doubted he would provide her with anything less. Or maybe she didn’t need it? It would be another change even if only when she was with him.

A small area had been set aside with light food and drinks and private dressing rooms for their small group. Jal’na was pleased to see prune juice and took a glass before sitting down.

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