We spent the remainder of the day talking about his world and everything he had experienced over the years. He told me of the rouge war and how his family had fallen victim to an attack. He explained the veil that was cast and how the fact that I got in was a mystery, chalking it up to be because we were fated to one another, that possibly it was strong enough to let me step through. He explained that my being here had to be kept a secret until he figured out what to do, assuring me that I was safe and no harm would come to me. I listened intently, soaking up all the information. When nightfall came and we had finished dinner, we returned to our wing in silence. I told him I was going to take a shower and get ready for bed. He nodded as I left the room. My thoughts were scattered but at

