Paskia needed to give Fatina something, but she couldn’t offer the talk of Empathine.
“I think we would often meet and spend time together. We would have something to drink and simply talk.” Close enough to the truth that Fatina would pick up on no lying tells. “I cannot recall the words that were spoken, though. At times we were serious, but we joked and laughed often.” Careful—there was not that much laughter. “Kialah was the one who usually brought a smile to our lips.” That was safe. It could even be seen as her role within the group.
Careful—there was not that much laughter“And you can recall nothing more about these people? You cannot offer any insight into their personalities, or their professions?”
No, I can’t, Paskia thought. I might remember some of these details, but I ca
