A Chance To Not Dream

With the hangings over and the crowd dispersing, it made getting back to the Keep fairly easy. Islana, thanks to the potion she had drunk, was clear headed and able to be vigilant. Still, she ran into no issues on her return.

The first order of business was getting word to those in charge of the children about Wim's offer. The second order of business and, with barely any time left on the potion, but knowing her rest might be long, the woman managed to get some food in her.

Then it was to the barracks. Not surprising no one was in the barracks. It was a busy time, after all. Islana just had the luxury of not being needed on this particular day.

Taking the mixture, according to the instructions she had been given, the young woman then crawled into bed. It took her no time to fall into a deep and dreamless slumber.