" She mused. "I have allready gotten the three of us clothes fit for traveling."Jaseth just chucled. There was a knock on the door. "Come." Jaseth cal...ed.The door opened and three maids came in. They were all wood Elves, like Te and Cassha."Good afternoon your Highness." The Middle one said. "Good afternoon." Jaseth nodded and wiped his mouth with his napkin.She waited untill he was done and continued. "I am Troshil, and this is Mi and Pip." The other two curtzied. "We are the your personal. So here I stood, proven correct in my assumptions about the location, yet still unconfirmed on the author of the note. As I took a few steps in, the door closed behind me and swiftly a soft silky blindfold was wrapped around my eyes from behind. My hands were taken and when I tried to speak, a finger was placed to my lips to quiet my questioning. I smiled as I inhaled the scent of the hand below my nose. I knew that smell. I was led to what felt like an overstuffed, high-backed chair several. In time, you will know that. Now I have a few modifications to make down here, so please just lie still. I will not hurt you as long as you obey. Remember that. It is your first lesson.’ Although her captor did not sound deranged or even remotely agitated, his tone indicated he meant every word he said. Callie knew that screaming would get her nowhere anyway. Steve was gone for weeks and the nearest neighbors were too far away to hear. She decided to concentrate on calming herself so that she. She had run out oftime. With haste, her eyes flew over the sign of the trickster mage'smannequin before her.# # # # #... respected among the tribes ... always neutral and mediated indisputes ... arguments were made indicating the great mother being theavatar of trickster magic ...# # # # #"Avatar?" Mercy mused to herself."Miss!" the guard said again as he came closer. "Out. Now. Or I'll haveto talk to your teacher."With a sigh, Mercy turned away and walked pouting to the door. Sonjaand Stacy.