Neera cleaned up and went out to join the others; Penelope was standing behind, and when she spotted her coming, she waved to her.
Neera smiled faintly and walked up to her. ''What happened to your hand?'' Pen asked when she noticed the piece of cloth around her wrist.
''Oh it is nothing;'' Neera said, putting her wrist behind her; ''The king is pushing forward with bringing his wife back; the witches needed to take some of my blood. '' Neera said with a smile,
''Oh my, does it hurt?'' she asked, and Neera shook her head; '' not in the least.'' she lied.
Pen wanted to ask another question, but Lady Beatrice's voice interrupted her.
''Girls!'' she called aloud, and they all turned to her;
''Yes Lady Beatrice;'' They answered in a chorus.
