[h3]Rowan Mclaren[/h3]

Rowan stopped and scowled at Zi. [i]Now what? This had better be important,[/i] He thought bitterly, though he avoided displaying his bitterness as he sighed and composed himself. He studied the beta before speaking, not wanting to make assumptions before he knew what was going on. He knew assuming was a bad thing, since he knew about the old phrase [i]assuming makes an ass out of you and me[/i]. He liked that phrase, and tried to keep himself from making assumptions because of it.

"Yes, Beta Ling?" His voice still betrayed some of his bitterness.