It was another few months before the Night Sister found Lyni when she was picking plants. This was the same sister that took Savage away and had nearly killed Feral like so many of the brothers. Lyni stepped backward, but the voice came, "Stand."
Years of obedience asserted themselves and Lyni obeyed, "Can I assist you?" It was a quiet question, and Lyni kept her eyes lowered.
The Night Sister studied her, "I am Asajj Ventress." A breath came suddenly from Lyni, the only acknowledgement. Ventress continued, "What are you called?"
A nervous swallow, "I am Lyni."
Sharpness in the voice, "Why are you wearing the rament of the brothers?"
Uh oh. Swallowing again Lyni responded, "I was not worthy to be among the sisters. So I was given to the brothers." Without Talzins knowledge, but otherwise true.
Ventress studied the young woman, "How old are you?"
"Fifteen, almost sixteen." Almost an adult.
A nod, "You may return to your work." Ventress turned her back on the tainted one.
Lyni hurried away, grateful to be let go but also frightened as to what would happen now. Feral and Brother Vicious were also afraid when she told them what happened, but they kept their peace. The sisters would let the brothers know their will soon enough.