The Law of Isolation
“I’ll look for you at the evening meal.” Kevessa gave Gevan a quick peck on the cheek and swept off, not waiting for an answer or looking back.“May your day be pleasant,” he said, but she was already through the doors to the terrace where the women of the Matriarch’s court were again entertaining the female visitors. Gevan caught a glimpse of Nirel rising to greet Kevessa with outstretched hands, a broad grin on her face. He treasured a thrill of smug pleasure. It had been one of his more inspir...ed ideas to introduce his daughter to the foreign girl. On the journey home last night, after the Matriarch had feasted them, Kevessa had been overflowing with chatter about her new friend, her people, and their ways. In the few hours they’d spent together, Kevessa had learned to say the difficult Tevenaran names more accurately then Gevan could. And by her account, Nirel was well on the way to developing a more refined accent in Ramunnan. When the Matriarch had invited Kevessa to come back again today, she’d practically begged Gevan to allow it.MoreLess
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