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To my surprise, the next few days for me were peaceful… in a sense. I didn't meet with anyone, nor did I want to, and while I tried to request for Effer and Maybelle to see if they could have Matadre or Becca brought over, my former workmates had refused. I learned they had been busy with preparations for the main conference which would take place in another hall far deeper into the castle grounds, but Effer hinted at Becca's reluctance to even want to see me.

This left me downhearted for a while and I wondered what I had possibly done this time, but I had to give her time. Nevertheless, that was the least of my worries. I spent some time reflecting in the chamber Effer had offered me, secluding myself and thinking up plans to tackle the issue with Slin's mother and Fashire's… along with seeping out other purposes for my ability.