The group was dead silent
until they had completely exited the castle. The guards left them at the front
gate and returned inside. The day itself was sunny but not overly hot. It was
turning into a mild summer which meant that on days like today no one was
interested in staying inside and so the streets were crowded, making staying
near the gates a decent place to decide what had to happen next.
Squints spun on Trent. “I’m
sorry,” started.
“None of that was your fault.”
Trent interrupted.
Squints exploded. “OH I KNOW
THAT! ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND? That’s it isn’t it? Both of you have gone stark
raving mad!” Squints paced with the little space they had as he ranted.
Trent shook his head. “I
think you are over reacting.” He started.
Squints spun on him in mid
pace. “YOU THINK I’M OVER REACTING?!” He shouted at the top of his lungs and
then realized he was in public, so he lowered his voice. “You just got us
involved in royal politics, the search for a fairy tale, and made us responsible
for not only keeping ourselves alive but keeping the entirety of the only
functional government this kingdom has had for the last hundred years alive! I
personally think I’m dramatically under reacting you lead dense MORON!” Squints
ranted and then went back to pacing.
Trent was still nothing but
smiles. Lisa leaned over to whisper to Trent. “Why are you taking this so well?”
She asked.
Trent shrugged. “His two best
friends disappeared thirteen years ago, one went to war and the other went
insane. Can’t bottle that kind of stuff up for that long and not snap at some
point. He deserves to vent, let him vent.” He explained. “You feel better now
buddy?” He asked Squints. Squints flipped him off while he continued pacing. “Does
that mean you’re not going to help then?” He asked still smiling.
Squints stopped pacing “Of
course I’m helping. I’m scared and I’m pissed off, but I’m not stupid. Without me
none of you would have the first clue of where to go and what to do.” He said.
Trent shook his head in the
negative. “Nah I know the first thing to do.” He said full of assurance.
Squints looked at him
skeptically. “Hit me.” He said
Trent smiled. “Well first
things first, we go to the library district and ask Squints for any books about
the Sigils.” He got through the sentence before he started laughing.
