There was little of import following the priest’s admission that he required more time and resources to gather what he needed for their secret excursion. Three times Ulanain found himself reassuring the man that he would be able to handle obtaining the ingredient he so profusely needed and that doing so through his sister would not only be a simple thing but likely quick as well. Ulanain liked his sister Cyndia. She was quick-witted, frugal, and could even put up with his good-natured joking without taking offense. After leaving Talid’s hidden office, and then his real one in the room beyond, he led his merry band of guards back to the palace to find a page that could arrange a meeting with Cyndia sometime within the next few days, all he needed to do was determine the proper place and tim
