I had to move fast and pack the things I owned before I had these fancy things here in the Palace. But does it matter? What I only had were old raggy clothes, a pair of old old shoes, and the black handkerchief that Master Ralph gave me after we said our goodbyes that night.

I took the black handkerchief after I fished it inside my bag where I kept my old things and felt its softness in my hands. I still can’t believe what Master Ralph had told me. I can’t believe I am that important to him. But whatever we do, it’s too late now. We can’t take...