"How?" I asked as tears welled up in my eyes. "How can you expect me to go through all of these without trusting anyone? I don't even know what's happening here. I don't know any more than my name and surname. If there's something I must know, why don't you all tell me once and for all? What's with all the riddles?"
"I wish I could help you, Sienna," the woman sighed "But I am under instructions and I cannot act beyond it. Make a choice and avoid walking in lonely places. There's a small house at the end of the left path when you come out from this alley… you can rest there for tonight and leave at the crack of dawn. The keeper will keep you safe if you pay him a lot of money. Remember, don't wear anything that draws attention to yourself,".
She made haste to leave.
"Wait!" I ran after her. "What if I need to talk to you again? How can I reach you? Can I have your phone number at least?"
