“And I recognize you might not know where you fit in right now,” Ilapara says, coming a step closer. “I won’t speak for anyone else. You’ll have to find the courage to speak to them yourself. All I’ll say is that whatever happened in the past, I consider you a friend, Alinata. Don’t be afraid to talk to me, and don’t be too mysterious. I know you’re an Asazi, so maybe it comes with the territory, but you don’t have to keep to yourself. Not anymore. You’re one of us now.”
