Ayen was more than familiar with how things could play out. The greater the hope, the more devastating it was if that hope were not fulfilled.
He was not even the focus of those gazes, but he already felt it a burden. What was more for Khal and Devion? The two espers who were already subjected to such expression for years?
Ayen could not imagine the pressure they had to endure.
"We are grateful for your presence..." Oros was honestly at a loss on how to treat or talk with the two. This was also expected.
Fortunately for him, Khal and even more so Devion and Ayen had no intention to prolong the pleasantries.
"I know." Khal nodded at him, his calm tone, which Ayen now dubbed a business tone, already surfaced. "Why don't you brief us on the current situation first?"
Oros met his eyes and also understood. He was, after all, an official in charge of this city. Quickly, he grew solemn and began explaining the situation to them.
