I looked around the tent at the seven pairs of eyes that looked back at me, six pairs in mistrust and one impassive.
"Tell us what you started to tell me yesterday," Hasef said, setting a mood of impartiality like the leader he is.
There was an ottoman right in front of the circle of men and Amina led me over and indicated for me to sit on it before pulling away and making her presence minimal.
I took a deep breath before starting.
"My name is Mia Christian, and I'm a foreigner to this place"
"That is clear to see, outsider" one of the elders who had on a distinct grey head scarf as all the others had on cream or tan scarves.
"Let her speak without interrupting Elder Lakhib," Hasef said.
"Hmph" was Elder Lakhib's only response.
I looked between them a few times before continuing.
"I am not from Aagrid…"
"What! That's preposterous!"
"How can such a thing be possible"
"This foreigner has sold you lies Chief!"
"Ridiculous!"
