Messenger in the Mist
“Valen stressed her name as they descended the narrow, twirling steps tumbling down to the dungeons. “I’m sure you are aware every journeyman braving beyond the protection of these walls has never returned.”
“I’m not a journeyman. The journeymen looked for other civilizations and lands to colonize. My mission is different. I’m looking for answers.”
“It seems to me what you seek is more intangible than anything anyone has ever looked for.” Valen paused on the steps, taking her by the arm. “Have you considered there aren’t any answers out there? That life is just the way it is?”
Star wanted to speak but couldn’t think of anything to say. The truth was she hadn’t thought about that. She pulled away from his grasp and resumed her descent. “It’s hard to fail, but it’s worse to have never tried,” she called over her shoulder.
The stairway grew darker and Star felt thankful that torches were lit in sconces on the stone walls.
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