White Whispers
The Baron's man nodded, and somewhat stood as if to acknowledge her presence with respect, and to gesture for her to sit.
Anna took this with a smile and sat. Harriet stood, waiting behind her. "Rachel tells me you've been discharged."
Again he nodded. "Yes, I'm truly fine."
Anna truly doubted it. "Do you still remember? Does the whisper still plague you?"
He looked at her with caution written in his eyes, fear graced his expression. He shivered a little, not sure of what to say, so he shook his head.
Anna sighed, knowing he wasn't telling the truth. Eyes from different corners in the tavern settled on her. The air became silent, and still, no one moved.
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