Edem was walking around randomly at the castle, trying to find a place deserted enough so that he could sulk all he wanted without drawing attention. Not that he was expecting any attention at all, but sulking up never looked good, now did it? He finally arrived at the fourth floor and came across a strange tapestry. Then he looked around--no one was there.

He leaned against the wall next to the tapestry, sighing as he let thoughts overcome him. Thoughts about his parents, about home, about his sister.. Well, obviously he was homesick. But mostly it was all about the readings he and Tibi had earlier. Deception.. Lies.. Betrayal. Could it be? Suddenly feeling weak, he sank onto the floor, pressing his forehead against the cold wall. It was relieving.. Really relieving. He wanted to scream, but the voice wouldn't escape his throat. Having some kind of lump on his throat that he couldn't get rid of obviously didn't feel good.