67
Saxon
The memorial for Rudolph is short but sentimental. Such an elusive figure, it turns out, but a man of great knowledge and power. I walk to where everyone is gathered in the common room.
‘It seems you’ll take up Rudolph’s position as the new leader here,’ I say to Ryen.
‘Yes, but my mother will take care of things when we leave.’
‘We? Where are we going?’
‘We can discuss it at the meeting. Follow me.’ Ryen leads us through an intricate maze of passageways before directing us into a room. I roll the door closed behind us.
‘Thank you all for coming,’ he begins.
‘Let’s cut the formalities and get on with it,’ says Vera.
‘What yer want with all of us?’ says Elgee. ‘We’re caught up in this world of yours now.’
‘Rudolph made sure your families were safe before he left Nevertyre
