"The guards. They bring it in the morning every day for me."
"Did you notice any change in their behavior?" asked the Shaman.
"Yes, they have kind of become very protective about me, and honestly it creeps me."
He laughed a little and said, "Child, better get used to it. This is going to become a regular feature."
"That is embarrassing," she said and bit her lip.
Ileus held her hand and she could see how his chest swelled with pride.
"What you said partially covers my question," said Anastasia. "Can you elaborate on blood-calling business?" She sounded just like any other teenage girl making everyone in the room smile. "I mean they people worship the moon goddess all the time!"
