“What’s going on over here?” Krel asked, walking over to where you were standing. He had taken you to Akiridion-5 for the week, to show you around his home planet. Unfortunately, a small group of other court members seemed to be harassing you at the party.

He draped an upper arm around your shoulders protectively, giving the older court members a look that seemed to dare them to say anything else.

“Are you alright?” Krel asked, glancing over at you.