Zailith settles to meditate and starts to remember more of his past. The visions are crystal clear. Takes a moment to realise this is what is happening.
The scene begins at night while meditating. A tap on the door. It’s a coded signal between Zailith and Ashryn (three quick taps, 2 second gap, 2 slightly louder taps). Glad she has come. She’s not happy and he wanted to talk.
On the other side of the door, she’s dressed for travel, with a pack on her back. Motions for Zailith to be quiet and slips into the room. She’s nervous. Whispers she must leave, that she cannot be a part of this. Wants to leave without any fuss. Is concerned that if she doesn’t leave now, she won’t be able to.
Wants Zailith to go with her, but doesn’t expect him to. Zailith understands how she feels but he owes it to the others to be a part of this with them. Amrandir hasn’t asked anything of him yet. Feels it probably won’t work, anyway. Here to support them and come up with another plan. Says it would be better if she was here for that, too.
Ashryn says he is underestimating Amrandir. She’s been in his room, and he has forbidden books. Knows what he is doing. This might not be the first time.
Both have trusted Amrandir for a long time. He tries unconventional things. If the scale of the potential threat is right, forbidden books is worth it. Ashryn feels this is a trap. Devils lie and cheat, use it to snare you. Amrandir might be smart enough to get away with it, but Ashryn is not - and nor is Zailith.
She asks one more time for Zailith to leave. When he won’t, she shoulder’s her pack and asks him to apologise to Amrandir on her behalf.
With her hand on the door, she turns back. Says if this is a trap, and if he (or Zailith) falls into it, she won’t let it stand. Will come after him if she must. He will be tainted. Dangerous. He will answer to her.
Zailith knows how dangerous Ashryn can be. The idea of her hunting any of them is frightening. Both Ashryn and Amrandir are ruthless in their pursuit of a goal. Leaves in total silence, vanishing into the shadows.
Zailith listens for signs of…anything. Nothing unusual is heard. She made it out.
Amrandir has requested everyone early the next day, so he doesn’t bother trying to meditate again.
Amandir is asking the Obsidian Throne for help/information. Zailith is expected to help in some way. This happens right beneath the monastery in a cave complex.
Zailith knows Amrandir won’t be happy at Ashryn leaving. Wants knowledge of the plan to be limited. Ashryn won’t sell them out, but Amrandir doesn’t know this.