SKYLAR
I walked to my spot at the other side of the field, next to Gideon. I passed the other candidates and felt Regina's analytic glare on me as I moved. I got the feeling she didn't like me very much.
When I reached my spot I stood still and awaited instructions. The Elders had begun to walk in group towards Regina. I didn't want to be the last one to be assessed, it only made me more nervous but that was how it appeared this was going to go.
I waited patiently for what felt like an eternity. The Council took their time to question each candidate. When I shifted my weight for the third time, they were finishing up with Gideon. His responses were clear, precise, just like he had probably rehearsed for many years for Elda.
His voice was almost as convincing as his mother's it held
