Ayrie smiled with relief when she saw Malcolm. "Oh thank goodness. I have to get rid of this thing. I can't take it in his office and I don't want to throw it out, any ideas?"

She pointed at the wooden placard in which the symbol of peace was embedded.

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Darrin looked at Gerrick after Ayrie left, relieved to finally have a moment to speak.

"She's not the same girl who left the monastery. Something has changed." He said, seating himself into a chair.

"No, she's much different. More bold, less docile. That could be a problem." Gerrick replied.

"We shall see. It may prove to be to our advantage."