Clans of Kalquor 13: Alien Haven

She wondered once more why Ilid and his parent clan warranted a secretive escort to Haven. Every chance she’d gotten during the flight to Haven, a mixed Earther-Kalquorian community in Kalquorian Empire territory, Diju had pointed out Ilid’s best traits to Jennifer. Prior to his encounter with the Darks, Ilid hadn’t been able to conceive of heading anything but the typical four-person clan, though he was perfectly willing for his future Matara to be Earther. Charity doesn’t have to leave Haven now.” Groteg finally managed a hint of a smile.