"Very well," Calia nodded. "If it is the best way to ensure the safety of Fendros and his friends and family, I wish you all the best in those endeavours."

Calia's smile widened and her head turned to one side. "Now, I cannot help but eavesdrop on the conversation behind me." She slid around in her seat to better face Rhazii. "Hello again, child," she said endearingly.

Upon Ahnasha's suggestion, Rhazii and Ahnasha shuffled along the spaces on the pew to get closer to Calia. Unlike Monderyn, Calia seemed much more comfortable in Rhazii and Ahnasha's presence. Their exchange of words was with similar little anecdotes and stories as it was with Monderyn. There were some suggestions directly to Rhazii that seemed controlling and presumptuous of the parenting of Fendros and Ahnasha, but the exchange was otherwise pleasant.

Fendros and Monderyn spoke to each other at one edge of the room in hushed tones and with anxious faces. Monderyn in particular appeared agitated, constantly running his hands over his face or waving them around. Fendros was evidently trying to keep him moderated by placing a hand on his shoulder and speaking to him eye-to-eye.

Eventually, the children were getting tired and irate enough that movements were made to end the gathering and part ways. The pack and Fendros' family stood outside of the temple, Fendros had an arm around Ahnasha and Monderyn was bouncing on the balls of his feet, ready to head home. However, there was one more matter to resolve.

"Ahnasha, Meesei," Calia said. "Might we find somewhere out of the way so I might see one of you in...another form?"