Guard Commander Drevick watched from behind the dwelling across the small street at the two girls. When the door opened, Niki dropped her staff and pulled Aleigha into her arms. He could hear the muffled sobs from where he was standing. He knew the sobs came from Aleigha and not the older sister. He only watched because he wanted to make sure Aleigha was safe. He didn't like what he noticed when he walked her to her sister's dwelling. There were small groups who had watched with hatred and hostility.
From where he was standing, he could hear Aleigha speaking, but he didn't know what she said.
He watched as Niki pulled her sister into the dwelling and picked up her staff from the ground before she entered behind her. He watched until the door slid closed, blocking the two girls from his view.
His comm link buzzed as he turned to walk away.
"Guard Commander? Did you find out how she escaped?" It was Council Leader Vorik.
