Chapter 11 – Escape
During the lunch recess, Kajora wormed her way through the crowd towards Ealdorman Brewer. She was still bundled up in many layers, and the others in Inquiry Hall gave her some odd looks. She ignored them. When she reached Brewer, she stood near him and waited patiently for his attention.
He was talking to a Paragon, but he stopped in mid-sentence when he noticed her standing there. “Yes? Can I help you?”
“I'm sorry to bother you, Ealdorman,” Kajora said, her voice muffled by her scarf. “It's Kajora from the Ladies' Auxiliary.”
“Ah.” Recognition bloomed on his face. “Of course.” His eyes skimmed over her, and he gave her a small, knowing nod and a sympathetic smile. “What can I do for you?”
“I can't seem to find the driver of the van that brought us here. I was hop
