Before Lakan Julio could respond, his assistant came into his office and served them refreshments. After serving, his assistant stood behind the Lakan which made Seb frown.
The Lakan noticed his reaction and he spoke.
“Don’t worry about Minerva. She is also an Engkantao like me and a member of Espada’t Kalasag. Whatever we discuss, she can listen and give her input,”
Seb nodded.
“I understand. I was just wondering if the humans aren’t bothered by her tattoos,” Seb replied and then the Lakan and his assistant looked at each other.
Then Lakan Julio looked at Seb.
“You can see the tattoos?” he asked and Seb nodded.
“Yeah, why?”
“My tattoos are the symbol of my status as a pintados. Mighty warriors of Espada’t Kalasag. And they are not visible to just anyone,” the assistant, Minerva r
