563 - A Salt Column of Tears Unwept

Kallijas was in the hall outside the Sun Jade Imperial
Suite, hands clenched behind him as he stood; 
Idiesas, fully geared, at his back.



As I came up the steps Kall took three steps
forward, took me by the shoulders and gave me a searching look.  "Are you all right, Minis?"



I found myself searching his face just as closely.  His eyes were creased with concern, not only
for my