Chapter 24
I stand up and follow him cautiously. He smiles at me, then opens the door.
Outside, there are at least 10 people. I recognise a few of them. The Head Shaman, the pink thing with tentacles, and Saboo. I hang my head when I see him. I can't believe I hit him. I feel terrible. What is Fiona was right? What if I am evil? What if I don't deserve any of this? What if it was all my fault?
A hand under my chin brings me back to reality. It lifts my head up and I open my eyes. Saboo looks down at me, smiling.
"Hello." He says softly.
"Saboo, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hit you, I promise…" He stops me by putting a gentle finger to my lips.
"Shh, Vince. It's fine. You were scared, you didn't know what you were doing. It wasn't your fault."
"Yes it was. It was all my fault, all of it…"
"No." he cuts in. "It was not your fault. I know that, and deep down, so do you. Now, should I let Naboo introduce you?" I nod, sniffing. I hadn't even realised I was crying. He smiles again, then goes back to the others. Naboo comes over to me and places a hand on my shoulder.
"Vince, this is The Board Of Shaman."