*Mark*

Tristan, Reece, and I are all just sort of standing here, staring into what can only be a secret tunnel that’s leading out of the library. The doorway seems to have been activated by removing a book about war, so maybe this is a secret place for the king to hide if enemies infiltrate the palace. 

There’s a long pause while we each assess the situation. 

Finally, Tristan speaks. “Should we investigate?” he asks.

“We should, but maybe that’s something we should save for later,” I say. “There’s a whole hoard of troops amassing out there, and I’m also worried about Eli. Has anyone tried to mind-link with him...