August 19, 2005

Elsewhere, Zaile's eyes narrowed so sharply and his eyebrows crunched down so fast it looked like his face might break. And it did. He opened his mouth and snapped, "You're WHAT?!" Cinka stood quietly beside him, a smug smile across her face as she gave a 'You're going to get it.' look to Maelinn and Riley who were the focus of Zaile's little outburst. "Zaile, I said I will be moving to Riley's ship when it arrives." Maelinn spoke flatly. There was no question that she meant what she was saying. "I will not allow -" Zaile's voice cracked uncontrollably with anger and shock. "I am NOT asking." Maelinn stated calmly. Riley stood by her silently. She had told him that she would confront Zaile and he didn't need to say anything. He had agreed, but wanted to be there. Now, he was biting back adding anything to what she was saying.