I had been anxious about King Zeldris' request since this morning, for it meant that I would have to travel across the country without anyone I know. It occurred to me that I could ask Master Teo to come with me, but I just now realized that she was a professor in Arcane academy. She probably wouldn't be able to come with me even if she wanted to.
As I walked down the halls of the palace, it dawned on me that I was all alone in this place. The solid stone walls, ceiling, and even walkways made me feel even lonelier.
The last time that I had felt this alone was in that crappy apartment I used to live in back when I was still in my old world, ready to end it...
Crap. I can't think about that. I shouldn't.
Only then did I notice that a tear had fallen from my eyes, and my hands were tremb
