Chapter 50. The Mystery of the Shadows

"What was that about?"

"A meeting."

"They asked us to air our grievances and then punished me for saying what I felt!"

"They're not our friends. It's a question they've been asking for centuries and anyone who complains is punished. We can't make any noise or show any feelings in front of them... It's only every seven years and it's over in less than half an hour, so it's something that's no longer important to us."

"Who are those people?"

"People?"

"Yes, the ones who were in the structure."

"Did you see people?"

"Yes, I saw them moving around inside..."

"They're not people."

Cybele looked angrily at Gael. He was treating her like she was an idiot.

"Why can't I jump out of the window?"

"Because you're grounded."

"So those things