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believe you had the best trainers. It just seems unlikely for you to be in a situation such as this in the first place.” She smiled. “I hope we find the answers you seek. It should be a quick journey to Riverfell.”
    He took a bite of food and stared into her deep blue eyes. “I never properly thanked you for healing mu hand earlier. I truly appreciate it.” She acknowledged his thank you with a tip of her head. “How did you do it? I mean, I could feel an invisible force tickling the palm of my hand.”
    Her mouth dropped open. “What do you mean? I used my spark.”
    “What is a spark?” he asked.
    “A spark is the life-force that exists within all of us. For most species, it provides an inherent increase in strength. For others, such as the Humans and Elves, we have learned how to channel it to control the elements, or heal the body. Not every Human has this ability. It is something that comes to us, usually as a mistake, and we learn how to control it”
    He felt like a child for not knowing this. “Thank you, for explaining and for healing me. I hope all of this comes back to me. It has become rather tiresome.”
    She offered him a reassuring nod.
    He continued eating and throughout the dinner people tried to engage him in conversation. He did his best to limit these encounters as much as possible. After the main course, he knew dessert would be coming, and after dessert, there would be dancing. He looked to Liniana, who appeared to be a little bashful. “Might I ask to meet you on the dance floor when dinner is completed?”
    Her cheeks turned red as she tried to shy away. “While I would enjoy a dance or two with you, I don’t know if it would be appropriate.” His smile turned to a frown, and she realized this wasn’t what he had hoped for. Deep down she already felt connected to him, and would’ve loved to indulge his request, but felt she should refrain. All of her teachings had taught her she not to become involved, especially after only just meeting someone. “Besides, we’re leaving at first light. I would like to get plenty of rest in a proper bed for a change.” This seemed to appease him as he nodded his head and his frown disappeared.
    Dessert arrived and concluded when Liniana thanked him, her parents, and took her leave. He watched her saunter out of the dining room.
    After completing his own dessert, he thanked Lord Brukahn and his wife before excusing himself for the evening.
    He made the trek to his chambers. Once there, he stripped off the uncomfortable silk clothing and got into bed. He thought he would drift right off to sleep, but found sleep wasn’t forthcoming. He shifted his thoughts to the journey laying ahead, and soon drifted off.

               Gathering of the Brothers
                 
    The sun had yet to come up, and the candles inside a cathedral radiated an eerie glow throughout the hall. Lutheras and Eldrin were deep in conversation at an altar.
    “While I agree, Eldrin, we’re not ready to proceed.” He stopped to consider his words. “We know he’s departing Havenbrook, but we don’t know where he’s headed, nor do we know his motives. If those troublesome Goblins were misinformed, he could be mounting an offensive and we wouldn’t know.”
    “We should have someone follow him to determine what his motives are, and I should return to Havenbrook to see if I can figure out where he’s destined.” He pulled the hood of his cloak back, which revealed his face. He had smooth bronze skin free of blemishes and wrinkles. He had golden eyes and tall pointy ears. He looked very young, even for an Elf. “We’ve worked too hard to formulate our plans and we can’t yet reveal ourselves. We’ve already organized our loyal sects of Minotaurs, and we gain more to our cause every day. We need to be more aggressive and begin gathering the orbs.”
    Lutheras cut him off, “Patience, my friend. It has been four months since I arrived, and I