"Can I talk to you?" He nodded. "Ahmm you know what General Wrent is saying don't you?" He nodded again.

I don't know if I'll tell Gideon or not, I'm nervous because he might not agree and I also feel sorry for Syche.

I looked at my hand as he held it. He seemed to notice that I was hesitant.

“Let me guess, is this about syche?” I nodded weakly.

"A-ahmm p-can I?" I gave him a forced smile.

He nodded "T-really?" My eyes rolled as he nodded again.

To my great joy I didn't realize that I was already hugging him, I got away from it and scratched my...