They both raise their sleeves. The one in silver has a wound very similar to Inyosi's, though it has scarred over. The second has one identical to Ikati's scar, which looks very similar to the silver's marking.

*what does it mean?*

"It's the mark of the Uqalekisiwe line, in your and my case." The one in silver explains. "The Intsikelelo line in Ilanga's case."

*. . . What?*

"The Sphinx need a guardian and a protector. Isi of the Uqalekisiwe is always the protector. Hanya of the Intsikelelo is always the guardian." Her hazel gaze calmly meets Inyosi's. "It is my and Nceda's duty to make certain you become the new Isi and Hanya."

*. . . I dont know what any of this means.*

"You will be the new Isi." The one in gold, apparently Nceda, explains.

*im sorry, but I dont understand. Whats an Isi? Why is that my role? Where are my freinds?*

"Isithunzi protects our people from danger. She is strong. Powerful. Her duty is to protect her people from harm, whether that be from the hands of other beings, from sickness, or from natural tragedies. She is kind and intelligent, good at finding solutions, and sympathetic to the few that slip by her anti-suffering measures." Ncada explains with a slight smile. "You are of the correct age, personality, and body type to become her."

*. . . Why not choose someone else who fits? And again, where are my freinds?8