EpigraphyChapter 14 Settling In
" ... and I pledge my efforts and honor to the House of New Hope," Alice finished in acceptable Nalu. Poli and Gensoniraet formally nodded, and I said "welcome to the House." Poli and Alice hugged, and then Alice hugged me. We've developed a simple joining ceremony for the House; Alice was the last member to formally join. We had a celebratory dinner. The Nalu, not entirely surprisingly, were omnivores, and ate chicken and salad with gusto. They didn't like alcohol, although...