Ruth was so amazed that she didn’t notice the seven Elders sitting on thrones in front of her. When she saw them, her eyes widened in surprise. A man in the middle, who looked like her grandpa, stood up. Ruth noticed he was older than the others.He spoke first, “Lucin, that will be all for you. Go and fetch Eritol and Ginger. We will need them shortly.” Lucin clicked his heels, bowed, and ran out the doorway. The electronic door closed behind him. The old man began to speak again, “My child, we hear that your name is Ruth. Is this correct?”Ruth spoke in the most polite voice that she could muster. “Yes, sir. It is.”The old man nodded. “Before I give you our story, I must ask you a few questions, so we can be sure that you are who we think you are. Is that ok?”Ruth swallowed. “Yes, sir. I’ll try my best to answer any question you give me.”The old man chuckled. “Just the truth, Ms. Ruth. That will be good enough.” Ruth blushed in embarrassment. She felt like she was saying all the wrong things.
