Chronos Chronicles
Copyright© 2008 by Joan of Acre
Chapter 25
"Does anyone have any ideas of what do with the extra women we found?" the Legend Bunyan asks before the meeting breaks up.
"We could just take them with us," Ajax the lesser answers. "It would be the right thing to do."
"They too have homes and families," I say out of the blue. "Will you deprive them of those things once more."
"I am not sure that is open for debate, Chronos," Saber frowns at me. Maybe I should have spoken with him in private. He and I do seem to be stepping on one another toes.
"It was just a thought," I let the argument go with a nod of my head to him.
"No wait, I think there is something to this," Annie takes up the idea. "We got attacked because we didn't know who or what was out there. Chronos is right. What right to do we have to keep these women from their homes?" I flash her a surprised glance. "I for one think we should find and return them."
Gunga din and Seth exchange glances. I can't interpret what it means. They are brothers, I think to myself. It maybe they want to help Annie because her protector group is not here to support her.
"Please Annie," I try to forestall her. "Saber is right, this is not the time."
"When is the time right! and you're right too 'Nosis," She says grimly over my shoulder at the men.
"Fine," Saber, slashes the air with his hands, puts an end to her arguing. "Annie," he points at her. "Find out where they come from. You can take them home with Chronos when we are finished with this mission. Till then they come with us."
"Understood," She grinds her teeth at him and marches off to where the women are milling about.
I stay to talk to Saber. At first he just frowns at me but his expression changes to surprise at my words
"I apologize again," I flash him a quick smile. "I do seem to put my foot in my mouth around you, Saber," He grunts and nods.
"I take it you are used to being in charge as well," His voice is quiet but there is a rumble of understanding.
"Something like that," I cock my head to one side. "I am used to my suggestions being given great weight. But I will admit I am more often asked for them as opposed to just chiming in when the mood suits me, " My grin turns sheepish.
Holiday gives short hoot of laughter. Then the rest of the men join in, chuckling as well.
"In that case, Oh wise one, what do you recommend," This time he takes me off the to side and shoos the rest of the protectors off.
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