December 4th, 2020
Chapter 1: The Sightless One (cont.)
Randorian and Sinalina countinued down the hallway both wondering how Benaria and Dulinaria had been alerted to their presence. Randorian had noticed his sister checking and observing every thing along their path gathering clues to their location and the path they had traveled so far.
One thing that Randorian had noticed was that even though the floors were stone their steps were pretty muffled as they walked, he had tested it by trying to walk more heavily than he normally would. The only one that seemed to take any notice of his actions was his sister.
Knowledge is a useful tool, so Randorian began to ask a few questions. "How long have you resided here at the monastery Master Dulinaria", Randorian had noticed a slight the wrinkling of Dulinaria's neck muscles as he used the term Master, "Is it correct to address you as Master Dulinaria or is there some other term you prefer"?
"I have served this Monastery for close to sixty years now, I have no title the Master of this monastery is the one you seek audience with, so please just refer to me as Dulinaria". Randorian was surprised at the length of time for Dulinaria could not be very far into his forties. "You must have started at a very early age you do not seem very old at all".
As Randorian questioned Dulinaria, Sinalina wanted to test the walls, as her brother had tested the flooring, so she pulled her dagger from her belt and tapped a few times lightly on the wall as they walked, very little sound at all. Voices traveled well along the hallways she had no problems hearing her brother or Benaria's labored breathing.
"All will be explained when we arrive at the Sightless Ones meeting room", Randorian was informed. "Dulinaria, while myself and my sister Sinalina can wander the halls for several hours your friend Benaria is beginning to show signs of tiring, and appears to be in need of some water. So perhaps we should skip the tour turn around and go see the Sightless One, I believe he is in the room two left turns followed by a right back that way and at the end of that hallway".
Sinalina handed her flask of water to Benaria when she heard her brothers assessment of the situation. he really did look as if he could use a drink. Benaria looked at the flask with longing, and then shook his head no. "Come Benaria, if my brother and I had meant you or any of your charges any harm we would have ended this grand delaying tour half a burnt candle ago". she said as she once more offered the water to him. "It is just water Benaria", she took a short drink to indicate it was safe to drink.
"Thank you Lady Sinalina, I meant no offense in declining the water, but we only drink of the monasteries own well water".
"Then you will be happy to know that we filled our flask from the well in the courtyard as they were quite empty when we awoke for some reason". Sinalina mentioned hoping to gain answer as to why their water was empty when they entered the monastery courtyard.
"Go ahead Benaria, as she said if they wanted us dead we would be and you dear friend do look a little bit parched. Yes Randorian you are correct we will head there after Benaria slakes his thirst".
"Will the four individuals ahead be accompanying us to the Sightless One Dulinaria or will they be allowed to return to their beds or duties"? Sinalina asked as they paused for Benaria to slake his thirst. This seemed to cause Dulinaria a bit of surprise as his eyebrows raised an infinitesimal bit, Benaria was not quite so skilled at hiding his reaction as his head immediately came around to look at Sinalina and then quickly down the hall to where the four men were.
"No they will be returning to their duties or beds. How did you know they were there ahead"? Dulinaria asked. "I have very good hearing Dulinaria, that is how I knew Benaria was in need of water and that three men and one woman were ahead, each individual has a different breathing pattern, and a women's is just slightly different than men, not as harsh and deep, slightly softer". She wanted to shake Dulinaria a little bit.
I am still trying to pull the story together, I will have random additions, I have never really gotten very far on a story before, I hope I am able over the course of the next few months to be able to bring a full story out.
- Chapter 1 First part
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