When we got to the throne room, the elders were already seated and deliberating but our entrance caused silence to descend on the group and I could see some nod in approval.

'A good day to you, Chief, Elders of council', Millicent greeted curtsying.

They nodded in acknowledgment.

'Please, be seated the both of you. The matter we are here to deliberate on has lingered', the Chief began. 'We cannot afford to waste anymore time on it'.

Millicent sat on the chair closest to her and I sat on my ...