Guillaume: The Next Day

What a huge relief that was! Guy told himself over a glass of elven wine. It was only a precaution that he sent word before going to the cemetery. He gently patted the nightingale (a small musical bird native to these parts) in gratitude. It was preoccupied with some rice left overs. And his precaution paid off. Zanthus appeared in the nick of time. I smiled to myself. Thank you Corellon. He whispered. He was convinced that Corellon was testing him. His total devotion to his ministry is rewarded.

Guy looked around and caught Kythan still eyeing him. Suspicion nailed to his eyes. "This guy doesnt let up .. " Guy figures. ".. a real trooper". Guy raised his almost empty glass of wine in acknowledgement. Kythan responded with a dry nod.

Guy, wanting to smooth things between them, got some more wine for himself and another glass for his new friend. He managed to swim across the crowd and found an empty chair beside Kythan. "Cai saesi! Cyrn air air kyl? (Hey there! Hows it going?)"

Guy hands over the other wine glass. Kythan stared. "Eisi o seil sai vyrl ti." (You trying to poison me." It was a statement. A matter of fact.

Guy laughed like a child. "O eisi shael vodolelyr. (You are being ridiculous) Hahaha". He raised the glass to his mouth and took everything in one gulp. "HAaaaaaah! That one was niiiice!" Guy reverted to common speak.

Guy tries to engage Kythan in a friendly conversation. He asked Kythan about how the monarchy is doing? Current politics. About how one ends up being an Enforcer. About life in general back home. It has been a long time since he's been there. That going back is not such a bad idea after all. Guy tells Kythan how much he miss his parents and his cousins. But found that it might be conflict with his ministry.

Kythan in turn answered the questions as briefly as he could (and always in elvish). It seems that Kyonin itself remains a closed realm. The eladrin welcome
few visitors within their borders, instructing strangers to venture first to the small human port community of Greengold, where arrangements can be made for travel into the nation’s interior.

The enforcer continues to relate that the eladrin nobles have grown restless over the years, frustrated with the lack of progress against the evil dwelling so close to their home. Others press Queen Edasseril for greater rights in opening up lost elven kingdoms scattered across Golarion, hoping to restore elven rule and reestablish ancient rites of trade. Worse yet is the threat posed by the drow.

Guy suddenly realized why the monarcy and the council wanted everyone back and any loose ends tied. Would his calling be enough to avoid him to return home and do his duty?

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