I left Haven with the Star Guard, returning to the church in High Valley without Rodrick. I'd tried to find him, but Haven had materialized, informing me Fate wished him to stay and familiarize himself. I left the gate open at the spirit's instruction, leaving Kahlen to guard it alone. There was no reason to panic the slaves and refugees with a demon's presence. Not yet.
"What happened? Are you alright?" Rylam asked.
His hand went to his sword as Luxxa, Gith, and Jenna appeared after me. He pushed between us, shoving me back with his arm.
"Who are you? Where did you come from?" he demanded.
"Rylam, please, it's okay," I said, hugging his arm. "They're friends."
He glared at them, but allowed me to pull him back a bit, letting the StarGuard leave the church. Luxxa frowned at the foxkin. Jenna raised an eyebrow at me, and I hurriedly released his arm, clasping my hands behind my back.
"This is Jenna, Luxxa, and Gith. They're here to protect me," I said.
