Dormund: Now remember, you're to remain with the Free-Folk. Spiders are unlikely to come this far, so you're here more as reassurance than anything. Still, I want you on alert. I'm trusting you with the safety of my wife after all, she's upstairs with Intendants and the other Mage-Linked.

Guard: Yes Starschin.

Kadja: *raises her head and stares at Dormund*

Dormund: *in a strangled voice* My lord... Kadja...

Kadja: *hesitating* Why is he here?

Dormund: ...

Dormund: I miss you mom. I'm lost without you. My stomach is as painful as ever. And with Ferenia... *sigh* I've loved her since I was a teenager, but now that we're married, everything feels wrong.

Ferenia: So? Don't be so secretive! What did lord Ren say?

Dormund: We're lifting the quarantine. The sickness is now under control. It's been a terrible month, but spirits be good, we're out of it now.

Ferenia: Fantastic! I can't wait to go to the baths again! I'm long overdue for some steam! Maybe you could accompany me...

Dormund: I... uh... I have work to do. Lord Ren gave me a task, I can't just...

Dormund: I can't believe I'm not dreaming! This is the happiest day of my life!

Eviya: It was beautiful ceremony darling.

Eviya: But... I can't help but think of your sister. If only she was here to celebrate with us! It's already been three weeks and-

Dormund: Don't.

Eviya: Perhaps, as the new Starschin, you could ask lord Ren if he-

Ivan: I'm impressed with your cunning. Your plan worked perfectly. Lord Ren will be sure to reward you.

Dormund: ...

Ivan: I hope your sister hasn't hurt you too much. That was a nasty blow you took. If it's any comfort, it looks like she's in for quite a punishment.

Sister Glevy: I wasn't sure about this Kadja, but your brother came knocking, and asked for you. I figured you'd like to see him.

Kadja: You figured well, sister! Dormund! It's good to see you! How are you doing? Is your stomach healing well?

Dormund: It's... it's fine Kadja. I must be quick, the Guards usually posted before the Monastery are gone, but I don't know for how long... There's an urgent matter I need to discuss with you. *throws a pointed look in Sister Glevy's direction* It's... sensitive. Can we talk in private? Maybe in the monastery gardens?