“It’s actually simple, child.” Salaark stepped forward with two sock puppets on her hands that had a striking resemblance to Friya and Nalrond. “You see, when a Harbinger and an Agni really love each other, they share a special hug…”

The children listened attentively to the “magic” lesson while the adults laughed hard at Friya’s expense.

’This is all my fault.’ She inwardly sighed. ’I forgot I live with the gods and walked into that one.’

***

The next day, after another round of misdirection and deception with masks and body gloves, Quylla and the others returned to the Infirmary.

“Before reviewing the footage of the fight, there is one more person who needs to take a scan.” She stared at Solus, who looked around in confusion.

“Me? Why?” She asked.