Chapter 25
"Dennis you know, obviously." The tall shaman nods. Naboo lowers his voice. "Don't worry, I made him leave his sword at HQ." He raises his voice to normal level. "Saboo, you know. This" he says, gesturing to a pink, squid-like thing "is Tony Harrison."
"Alright?" It asks. Actually, I think it's a he.
"This is Diane." He points to a green witch, who smiles warmly at me. "This is Kolet" (a man with blonde dreadlocks) "Jyrgal" (a man with blue eyes) "Kulap" (a man with blonde hair) "Aram" (a man with blue-green eyes) "Kioni" (a woman with red hair) "Parri" (a man wearing a hat) "Chepi" (a woman with glasses and round eyes) "and Mereki" (a man with black curly hair). I nod, trying to take it all in.
"Are you ok?" Naboo whispers, concern clear in his voice.
"I'm fine."
"Really?"
"Yes, really."
"Good. I think you'll get on with them. Do you want to go and chat?" I nod. "Ok. Don't take anything Tony says too seriously, he's an idiot." I smile at this. "Do you want me to come with you?"
"No, but could you stay close?"
"Of course. I'll be in the kitchen if you need me." As he leaves, I take a deep breath and turn back to the crowd.