Quest For Another Khione

“It’s time.”

The study was always kept dimly lit, there was a reason he had not allowed windows to be cut in the walls, and it was because he never wanted the knowledge of whatever was in here to get out, and although smaller windows that could not fit a person would do just the thing, still, he had his own way as to how he wanted his things to be run. But more so, because the darkness was comfortable, and it hid him. And it welcomed him.

The study was like his get away place, his sanctuary and his safe haven and save for Xanth, no one else was allowed in here. No one else.

Xanth put down the book in his hands and turned to Ryder sitting uncomfortably on the only table in the small room. “Time for what?”

Ryder took a deep breath in and then focused his attention on Xanth. “Time to go in search, for another Khione.”

Xanth gave him a puzzled look, although he was sure that Ryder might not be able to read his