The Primor leaned close to his guard and listened intently as Commander Yadoni and Soloni stood at attention, their eyes glued to a spot above the man's head. The regent's large eyes rotated upward, taking them in and returned to the floor, ingesting the information he was being given. When the guard was finished, the Primor stood, his robes flowing behind him and his slitted eyes intent upon the military man and his subordinate.
"Commander Yadoni, you make a strange request."
Yadoni remained silent, following the strict protocol attached with requesting an audience with the Primor.
"You have my permission to speak and answer my questions."
He paused.
"Is it really true that you've brought one of them here
?"
"Yes, sire."
"And can you tell me why Soloni is glowing?"
"Yes, sire, but I would rather show you. The explanation would be much more complete."
"And this is why you wish me to accompany you onto your ship without my palace guards?"
"It is, sire."
The Primor walked around the two men, his nostrils flaring as he searched for any scent of fear. He found none but he found himself being drawn to Soloni, not quite knowing why the odor he smelled was so appealing nor why it was making his withered tubes tingle.
"You must tell me what this is about."
"With all due respect, sire, I would much rather show you."
Again, he circled the men, his consternation growing. His usual warning signals weren't present but Soloni and his glowing skin ... there was something that made him uneasy.
"I must take at least one guard."
Yadoni inclined his head.
"Please choose one that you would give your life for."
The commander's words made the Primor stop in his tracks and he swept closer, banging the base of his scepter on the marble floor, sending chips flying.
"Are we speaking about breaking a Prime law, Yadoni."
Yadoni gave thought to his words before speaking them.
"I cannot break them if I do not speak about them."
That piqued his interest and he made a great show of striding away, stopping at the rear of his throne where two guards stood. He quickly gave them orders to remain in the chamber, turned to Yadoni and gave him a curt bow.