‘I imagine that you have many questions.’ she said in a soothing voice. ‘I will do my best to answer them for you.’
‘Thandor!’ she cried, hoping that the aloof Paladin would hear her voice.
There was no response. The only sound came from the wind disturbing the leafless trees. Very little transpired without the aloof Paladin’s knowledge; Thandor had mastered the art of remaining inconspicuous, thus he witnessed a great deal in person. Perhaps it was folly, therefore, trying to find someone who generally avoided being seen, she mused.
‘Maybe he is not out here.’ said Nathanar in a hushed voice. ‘The Freylarkin we spoke to could have been mistaken.’
‘Oh, he will be out here.’ she replied with conviction. ‘He is probably close by, watching us, thinking this is all rather amusing.’
‘Why d
