Departure
Darstan slapped his hand against the closed door. "What is so important, Aenaila? Tell me why I must go with you. Or even tell me what it is you want me to do."
Darstan paused, struggling to come to grips with the decision. He wanted to go with Rahg, but he had given his word to Aenaila, and he didn't give his word lightly.
"Are you in danger? Is someone after you?" Frustration began to show. "Give me one reason why I shouldn't go with Rahg. He's my brother, and he's in trouble." Darstan cursed and hit the door with his closed fist. "The whole world is in trouble, Aenaila. That’s why you need to give me a reason. You must!"
Shadows darkened Aenaila's emerald green eyes as she held Darstan's gaze, and the silence built tension. "Your word, Darstan; that is reason enough. Or do
