CH20

After a brief warning from Vaughan, that Lynnette would have to be even more careful with how she acted and spoke to Sethis. They entered the room in which noble guests were allowed to mingle. It was a large, impressive room; as was most of the rooms in the castle. There were many large sitting areas, single chairs, a fireplace, and large animal-skin rugs upon the floor. There were also smaller tables dotted about, for ease of placing drinks down.

“And so I said to him; there is no chance you had gotten captured by bandits! That was just a rumour!” Laughed a large, portly man with grey hair, and a long beard to match.

Fenryn laughed nervously in return, as he tried not to look at the man at all. “If I had, I would not be here now.” He said, once more laughing anxiously.

“Of course not, my son! I knew that old fool was speaking nonsense.” Sethis said, slapping Fenryn on the back as he laughed heartedly again.

With anothe