“Shear, I
knew ye’d get away from that man,” said Jess. “If anyone can master a plan, you
certainly can.”
“Jess, you
don’t understand,” responded Shear. “I didn’t run away. I’m in love with Lord
Dirgand.”
“But he took
ye away against yer will, and I’d been afeart that when he saw what ye are,
he’d have be reason to kill.”
“Jess, do
not fear. Let me tell you the reason why I’m here.”
“Go on, my
dear. Let Beryl and I hear.”
“The voice
spoke to me one night as I lay in bed, and its whispers filled my heart with
dread. The monks that you seek may be merely pests, but they’ve sought
sanctuary from an evil one, and they are his guests.”
“That much I
comprehended. The spell I cast was so cleverly defended.”
“And you’re
lucky that it didn’t rebound. Up there strange flora can be found. Plants that
can make a powerful potion, but one would still have to have the perception to
set evil in motion. So, any plans to pursue that you’ve made will unfortunately
have to be delayed.”
“Until
when?” Ilirium moaned. “The next full moon, or maybe after ten?”
“Little one,
don’t be rude!” admonished Jess. “What Shear be saying be for our own good.”
“Ilirium, it
doesn’t help to protest,” said Shear. “As at the moment we have no means to contest.
There is no other choice but to wait for the voice. I’d advise patience until
it can reach. So no irrational actions. I beseech.”
“I’m sorry,
Shear.”
“That’s
okay. I can understand your frustration and fear.”
“Ye must be
exhausted after yer journey, Shear,” said Beryl. “Could ah get ye somethin’ tae
eat an’ drink, dear?”
“Yes, thank
you. That would be nice. Anything will suffice.”
“Best to
keep evil at bay,” said Jess went Beryl went away.
“The voice
did have something else to say,” said Shear. “About others on the way.”
“You mean
that we are in danger from others too?” asked Ilirium. “Who?”
“No, no need
to fuss. They are no threat to us.”
“Please
explain.”
“A Viking
who carried with him love’s sweet pain, but recently he has been brutally
slain. There’s a man with a bawd and a
woman called Paine. They are in search of a monk called Blaine. Blaine has the
same purpose as you. He’s also pursuing those wayward two. His reason is to attain absolution and to try
and prevent Paine’s execution, but little does he know that she’s managed to
flee. This what the voice has conveyed to me.”
“So what you
are saying is that Blaine is in search of Borium and Truman to try and save the
dominatrix woman?”
“Yes, they were left to take the blame. Guilty
or not, to the committee it’s all the same. But the investigating nun decided
to play a little game.”
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