Not a grand plan for my life, and not the hourly breakdown that usually gave me a sense of control when everything became unmanageable. But it was a starting point, and that was all I needed. I would take Zinian’s advice and keep to myself. It might not be exciting, but Auphel would keep me company, and maybe I’d read some of those books to learn more about the conflict from those who could no longer speak. I knew better than to think the humans were undeserving victims, or that the monsters were paragons of virtue. There couldn’t possibly be a perfect resolution in a situation like this. But I wanted to understand. Zinian had said there were monsters around who knew about magic. I hoped they’d be able to get me home. I could bide my time until then, perhaps make myself useful in a quiet way. I didn’t like the feeling that Auphel was waiting on me as much as guarding me, and wondered whether I might be allowed to prepare my own food. More responsibility for myself was the key.
What do You think about (Skeleton Key) Into Elurien?
