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Chapter 62

She moved farther back, to those with blue or yellow bars. These males were more occupied in their own studies or hobbies; it was kind of the Temple to allow them occupation, although for some Sisters, this streak of independence bothered. There had been a case, Iyani recalled, some five years back, heard by the Matrons, to limit their recreation to times when a Sister might not be visiting, but it was struck down by those who thought it best to know what they were buying.

She turned the corner, away from the eyes of the Mart-matron. The other Sister had stopped awhile back, and was poking and prodding at a sapling boy, thin and tall, with a shock of red hair. Iyani wished her luck with her selection and promptly forgot about her.