I have some explaining to do

It made Pestilence feel a little better that even the older boy had restrictions placed on him, but then it also made her feel worse for getting her friend in trouble as well. She sighed, turned her head and glared out in the direction of Ashen. "Until next season. The good news is that when I'm a year I'm allowed to leave. Do you think Legion would still let me come back with you, then?"

Regardless of her dedication to the Klein name and her heart-to-heart with her mother, Pestilence still yearned to get out. It was comforting to know that even if she did wander, that she'd still be able to call the Empire home. "I'm allowed to visit as long as I have someone with me. My mentor will probably take me to see you, he's cool." She still didn't like the idea of being babysat, but at least if it was Hari she knew he'd not do anything to embarrass her.