"I don't follow orders very well," she whispers into the silence of the empty room. "I told you that, too. But I'll try. I promise."

Kim sighs, then turns back to her packing. It doesn't take long, really. Afterwards, remembering what she'd agreed to, she leaves her room to talk to someone in particular. That doesn't take long, either.




At dawn, Kim Ford and Brock of Banir Tal ride out from Morvran, heading for the mountains.

Heading for Khath Meigol.