Elder Liu smiled and left. She brought books back a few moments later. She was fast. One of the largest books brought back was a documentation on the world and everything in it. I opened that book and … Read more
I got used to the height and the feeling of being up in the air. It was easier to calm down once I made the determination to deal with it and let it go. Mom was also holding … Read more
It was later in the evening and now dark. Risless had finished the conversation with her son and returned to her chambers. Trembling, she paced back and forth before Elder Liu found her.
“Did you argue with him … Read more
That evening Risless came and opened the door. She had come to see me, and I’m assuming it’s because of the conversation between her and Elder Liu. Mom came in with a calm face, though I could tell … Read more
Elder Liu continued to look intently towards me as I continued to eat. It was as though she wasn’t sure if she should go on. Maybe my attention to eating might seem rude to her.
“I’m listening,” I … Read more
I had gone at least an entire day without eating. My stomach kept growling over and over and I felt faint in the beginning, but the body adjusts. It didn’t feel like this was worth it. Elder Liu … Read more
“I’m fine,” I end up saying. “I’m fine, there is no need to worry about me.”
“Open the door,” Elder Liu called.
“No,” I said. “Why should I open the door?”
“It’s safe now, the evil spirit is … Read more
“Have you cleared the hallway and told all the guards to stay away from Dong Chen’s room?” Risless asked Elder Liu.
“Yes, and I’ve prepared to do as we did the last month. The key will be out … Read more
“Risless,” Elder Liu came into her room.
It was evening now and every night she had been coming in to report to Risless about any progress made with communication towards her son Dong Chen. Risless had been anxious … Read more
Risless had listened to Elder Liu as before and told her to once again visit Dong Chen in the morning. There wasn’t much else she could say because she was still unwilling to see Dong Chen after what … Read more
