I decided not to raise my concerns with Ares until we could speak privately without trying to rely on a skill I was not confident with and may not have been able to keep private around people with far more experience that I had.
I tried to watch Zaahra subtly, and I noted that none of the others approached her.
I still felt bad for her, and I added that to the list of things I would talk to Ares about when we were able to find the time.
There would no doubt be plenty of time for that if he did insist on carrying me until I could walk properly by myself.
The idea of him carrying me around like luggage made me cringe, and it was one of the things I had been dreading since I first injured myself.
I did not want to be an actual burden. It was bad enough that I felt that way without
