“The council put out a notice to keep an eye open for you and the commander, well, the past-commander, Rycer Tae. They want to arrest him, and bring you in for… further tests."
Rycer crossed his arms and looked thoughtfully at Vesta. He shook his head.
Ducla turned, grabbed a dull brown sack, and began filling it with objects like vials, instruments, and other materials. Rycer began to argue and gesture aggressively.
Vesta looked at Brille for an explanation.
“We have to leave, they will come here looking for you. Rycer doesn't want his brother to come. He doesn't want Ducla to get caught up in this."
“Let me guess," Vesta said dryly. “Ducla has other ideas."
Rycer gripped Ducla's face and placed their foreheads together. A few hushed words were exchanged between them before Ducla p
