”“Sure, Jason. I’ll get him for you.”She walked down the hall to the council meeting room and beckoned Austin to the door. “What is it?” h... asked.“Longbow is down the hall and wants to talk to you.”Austin replied, “Thanks, Shirley.”The council chairman walked down the hall to where Jason was waiting. When he got closer he realized there was someone with Jason, hiding in the shadows of a darkened office. Jason gently pulled the man into the room and said, “Steady Wind meet Gade. Gade, this is. “I’m sorry about what I said,” he tilted his head and his wide blue eyes looked truthfully sincere. I narrowed my eyes at him. “I’m sorry,” He said again, coming closer. “I didn’t mean to offend you, truly.” “Fine,” I said in a no-nonsense tone. “You’re sorry.” “Are you new here?” He smiled. “Yeah,” I cleared my throat. “I moved here a week ago.” “From England?” His smile became more pronounced. “Yeah,” I sighed, smiling back at him apprehensively. “I bet you don’t know your way around properly. Some had thought that the new way stamped the authority of the Centre on the girls more quickly, others that the old way got the girls used to taking orders sooner. There had been a lot of argument about the change. It hadn't made any difference, as it turned out, and this way was certainly quicker.Madeleine and Celia were laying on the tattered remnants of their clothes, their dresses sliced through from hem to neck, bras and panties cut away as well. Madeleine, her knees and ankles still. . Have I not make the vow to the king, you would have been dead by now!" Atrus, take it easy..." Anna tried to calm him down."Roberto, do you aware of what you just said?!" Hawk snarled."What? I said the truth! She's a slave!" Damn you, Roberto!" Master, stop it!"Atrus turned to Maya, who were looking at her with her teary eyes. "I thank you Master ... But he was right ... I ... I'm not supposed to eat with you ... Good night..." Maya!" Atrus stopped her just before she left the dining room..