For every step Lindon took, Donovan had to take two. He would have thought that with his short legs he would have to walk slower, but the Dwarf kept the pace up the entire time. On the fourth day, just before they were about to set out once again, Donovan said, “We should be there around noontime. When we get there, don't pull your weapons for any reason.” Lindon wondered why Donovan would bring that up; he would never use his weapons unless he needed too. He was about to mention it to him when the Dwarf continued. “This is important; you must not pull your weapons for ANY reason, even if you think your life is in danger.” “Why not?” Aina asked. “She is a witch as well as a seer and a very powerful one. She will not let any harm come to us when we reach her cave, and she will not allow any violence to occur, so it is much safer not to give her any reason to act. There are many creatures down here, and she may not be able to use her magic directly against Lindon, but that wouldn't stop her from asking them to attack or simply bringing down the roof of the cave and burying us alive.”
