Her pendant is gone.
Atelier realises that perhaps a bit too late. She has no clue where she might have lost it. She fears the worst – that it was taken by the same enemy who wanted her dead. Could they be going after her family next? Mother, the children, and sweet dear Lucy. She would never forgive herself if anything were to happen to them.
No. Nothing will happen to them as long as she is alive, she will make sure of it.
She remembers the Pond of Mystique. She may be far away, but she can still see how her family is doing. To the Edenhall she goes.
When she leaves the room, she is startled by a man standing to the right of the doors. She jumps a little, feeling silly when she sees that it is only Kai.
"Your highness, good afternoon," he says, bowing in respect.
She smiles apologetically. "Is Lucem making you stand out here all day?"
