Katelina swallowed hard and nervously clenched and unclenched her fists. "Have you been to one of these before?"
Jorick looked to where Jamie and Greneth had joined the other Executioners. "Yes. Several."
Eileifr stood and raised his arms. His long hair fell down his back, brilliant blonde against his deep blue robes. "Quiet." As if by magic, the room dropped into expectant silence. He nodded to the assemblage and took his seat next to Malick. "We will examine the human first."
Katelina's stomach dropped out from under her and she clutched Jorick's arm. He patted her hand. "He just means they'll look to see if you're marked. It only takes a moment."
One of the black clad guards moved towards them. Jorick stood and gently tugged her to her feet. When she didn't move he whispered, "You'
