The Azolla Caroliniana

“The covenant messenger came this morning; they gave us permission to enter the covenant.” Said Elm again.

“That’s good to hear. At least we don’t have to wait long, right?” I look at Zephyr and Elm, hoping that this is really a good thing.

They look at each other and what I am afraid of is being revealed by them. “Sometimes to gain permission will take more than just one day. This never happened before.”

“Maybe they change their… policy or something, otherwise…” My eyes go around the room, looking at the two of them.

Zephyr took a deep sigh. He closes his laptop and goes outside my room. “Have it your way. We are going to the covenant tonight.” He seems a bit worried and annoyed that I am still eager to go.

“Don’t worry about Zephyr, he had a personal reason for it.” Said Elm to me, although he never specifically tells me the personal reason that Zephyr had.

I get up from my bed and took a fresh towel and my toiletries, need to take a bath, probably soak with a bomb bath. I saw