Inside the infirmary, Theo's urgent plea for help was met with the head salutary's immediate attention. "What happened to her?" The question was sharp, professional.

Theo's terse explanation, "She had a physical fight with her sister," was met with a curt nod.

"Wait outside," the salutary instructed, her tone leaving no room for argument.

Theo found himself pacing outside the infirmary when Flora and Tyros arrived.

Flora's words, "Gosh! I'm so sorry, I couldn't stop them!" were choked ...