Julia’s POV Ever since Ross issued the announcement of the officer trials, he seems to be extremely tense. No one has mentioned any particular reason why, and when I ask Ross about it directly, he claims there is nothing to worry about. The bent fork that he is holding in his hand says otherwise, though. It’s been nearly two weeks since Amethyst has left me, and I’m starting to worry and wonder if she is gone for good. Maybe that’s what has Ross so uptight? I kind of doubt it, though. I’m really missing the constant chatter in my head, and I’m becoming lonely, since I don’t feel like I know anyone here well enough to trust as a confidant. In the meantime I’ve been stress eating. So much so that all of my new clothes are becoming snug. If Amethyst were here, she’d tell I’m sti