Kyle had arranged a barbecue for his guests, though not everyone intended to stay. Some had already expressed their desire to leave, including both of Tyr's worshippers. Dominic and Araya had also decided not to attend.
Araya had been apologetic since she had somewhere urgently needed to be. It wasn't an emergency but the invitation to the meeting arrived at an unexpected period. So she had to leave.
Others had their reasons, and Kyle made no attempt to stop them. He had already conveyed what mattered most. Everything that followed was simply a gesture of goodwill toward those who had answered his call.
Those who wished to leave were free to do so. Surprisingly, however, quite a few chose to stay.
"Oh, this is great!" Alya cooed, a fond smile spreading across her face as she savoured the meat freshly cooked on the grill.
