[IRP] The Dead One Calls

[Toogee]

"Yes, of course," Paige said to Cecily before turning back to the tanner. "Thank you for your help, sir."

With that, Paige followed Cecily into town to get cleaned up. She admitted that she was looking forward to getting out of the wilderness. The librarian wasn't quite sure if it was safe to stay in town however. The tanner seemed nice enough, but he didn't seem to know anything about what was happening in the castle, much less about what happened to Marcus.

They soon ran into Eli, who Cecily encouraged to stay with them. This could get awkward: Paige was the only one that knew Eli (Ellie) was a she, not a he. It was a secret that would be quickly revealed in a bath house.

"But not too close. We're headed to the bath house," Paige reminded Cecily. It also served as a warning for Eli to prepare accordingly.

"What do you all think of this place?" she asked as they walked away from the tanner's shop. "It's much quieter than any village in Pherae. But I feel it shouldn't be, what with a festival on its way. There has to be a connection with what is happening with Shad's family."