I stepped out of the room for the first time today. I didn't come out yesterday after Elowen asked me to.

The hallway was empty. I took the stairs downstairs and saw Elowen seated at the table. Dakarai was also there.

"Good morning" I mumbled. I didn't look at any of them in the eyes.

"Paisley" it was Dakarai who called me. I looked at him and he beckoned me over.

"I'm sorry for the misunderstanding the other day. I'm working to get to the bottom of all this" I forced a smile and moved back to my former position.

Elowen handed me a coat and I quickly put it...