The Draconian Woman. Chapter Six
Chapter Six – The Keeper of Lost Tomorrows Serakha did not tell Emma about the note. Not immediately. Not because she didn't trust her. Because, in the Draco Empire, there had been an old saying: "Information given too early becomes fear." Information given at the right moment... became wisdom. She folded the note once. Then twice. Then placed it inside the astronomy book she had bought the day before. Emma entered the kitchen wearing oversized pajamas decorated with smiling avocados. Serakha looked at them for several long seconds. Emma noticed. "What?" "...Your sleep uniform." "My pajamas?" "They depict cheerful vegetables." "They're avocados." "They appear pleased with existence." Emma grinned. "They're happy avocados." Serakha nodded slowly. "I continue to underestimate this century." Over breakfast Emma noticed something unusual. "You've been quiet." "I am think...