Choose Wisely

RELATABLE QUOTE: “The king's missions are bound to sacrifice innocents, and I know that you would choose wisely.”

“It’s been quite a lot of time since I have been waiting. Where is Silvan? And where the hell is that guard?” Dankein's roaring tone was heard in the meeting room. The other guards were getting scolded. While the human guard who had been sent to convey Silvan the message hadn’t returned yet.

Alfie was still tucked in Dankein's arms, though not as snugging as earlier. The cat was still sighing deeply times and again. Dankein found its behavior strange a bit, but let it go.

“Master, we have sent some men to look for him.” One of the guards answered looking fearful at the tone Dankein just used to question them. He was reluctant first to open his mouth and let the things slip out.

“For whom?” There came the next question from Dankein's side.