Chapter Two Jess awoke feeling pleasantly dozy. It was as though there was a little bubble of warmth inside her, and seconds later she worked out what it was. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâPhil!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ she called sleepily and climbed out of bed, wondering whether he had stayed in the Cabin or gone to the inn for the night. She was still in her pale blue cloak and white tunic ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Ãâ Jess guessed she must have fallen asleep on in front of the fire late the previous evening. Phil was spread-eagled on the sofa, gently snoring. He looked exhausted. Smiling to herself and barely able to contain the joy of having Phil back , Jess knelt by the fire, stuffed kindling into the embers and blew on them to get the flames going. When the fire was crackling merrily, and the heat was spreading through the little cabin, Jess went to the stove against one of the walls and began preparing a pie to share when Phil woke up. As she was kneading the dough Jess experienced a few happy memories of her mother laughing while Jess, a playful six year old, stood delighted in a cloud of flour covering her from head to toe. Grimacing, she blocked out the vision of their deaths which appeared every time her parents were in her head. Phil stirred on the sofa, muttering in his sleep. Jess slipped the pie in the oven, put her cloak on, and strode away from the Cabin to fetch the morning milk. Phil murmured something dreamy-sounding, and fell to the ground with a crash. His legs tangled in the blankets and, groaning, he landed on the hard wooden floor. Clambering to his feet, Phil ruffled up his hair and then let a tremendous yawn rip. Jess wasn̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t in, but the fire was already lit. Stretching and yawning once more, he sat sleepily at the dining table and waited for his friend to return. The square was packed with people, men and women bargaining for the latest goods, silk and fruit from the desert far to the south, dry wood and warm rough furs from the wilderness of the north, herbs from the east and magnificent Gnomish delicacies from the west. Colours and sounds filled the air, tinting it with the brush of excitement. Jess loved the atmosphere in the market-mornings. Jess̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s thoughts slowly wondered back to Phil, and decided he should be up soon. Jess strolled into the small general shop. It had a quaint selection of interesting items for sale. Jess spied out some milk on the far shelves and chose a few bottles; free-range from the Lumbridge farms. She fumbled round in her pockets, and pulled out a small larupia-skin pouch. She handed the pouch to the owner of the shop, and turned to leave. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢Deln was looking for you earlier; he said he had a message for you and your friend,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ shopkeeper informed her. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢Oh?! Deln!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess exclaimed. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâThankyou!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess vaguely remember Deln as a young, smiley boy of fourteen, rushing around after his father in the courtyards of the White Knight̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s Castle. Jess had met Deln several times, she was about five years old than him. He had loved to be involved in the business of the knights and lords of the castle, their clutter and cloaks and adventures. What would he be like, Jess wondered, ten years later? The aroma of red berry pie welcomed her as the door closed quietly behind her. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢Hey.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Phil̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s voice sounded, and she looked round, only to se him sitting at the dining table. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâSomething smells good!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess walked into the kitchen, and a minute later reappeared with a golden-brown pie in her hands. She placed it on the table, and cut it in half with her knife. A small amount of steam came out, and then there was a knock at the door. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢Who is it?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess asked cautiously ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢Deln, messenger of the white knights,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ came a reply, the voice was deep and masculine. Jess stood stunned for a second by the manly voice. Deln?! Deln, the jokey teenager? He had changed more than she had anticipated. Well, he would be a man now, probably working under his father. Jess walked slowly to the door, taking deep breaths. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢Greetings madam, I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ve been told to fetch you, but you have a day before it becomes urgent.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ He paused, then it dawned upon him who he was talking to ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Ãâ his old role-model, friend, and unofficial nanny- Jess the adventurer. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâJess!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâDeln! Gosh, you̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ve grown so much!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâIt̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s nice to see you. I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ve got a message from my master, Sir Amik Varze. We have also tried to contact your esteemed adventuring partner, Phil, but I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m afraid we haven̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t been able to trace him. No-one knows of his whereabouts,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâThat̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s OK,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess beamed. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâPhil is here with me!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Deln grinned. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâGreetings, Phil,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Phil rose and shook the messenger̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s hands. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâI remember you, Deln. Gosh, you were a tiny lad chasing your father around the castle when I last saw you. Fine looking man, I bet Varze couldn̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t do without you nowadays!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Deln stood up as straight as he could and bowed his head slighty. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâThankyou, Phil!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâSo, why does Varze need our help? And do you want some redberry pie? Homemade this morning,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess could nearly hear the young man̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s tummy rumbling, and smiled to herself. A White Knight was never full! ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâI̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢d love some, thanks,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâSo, why does Varze need our help all of a sudden?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâI was not trusted with this information, its top secret. All I know is that my master, Sir Amik Varze, needs your help in his time of need. The Black Knights and the Keldagrim Revolutionists are slowly advancing in. My master needs all the help he can get, and he may have a special job for you,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâThanks, Deln. So, is the redberry pie a yes?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Deln faltered. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâSorry Jess, Phil. I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ve got a few things to do while I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m here. Hey, can I come back tonight for supper? Then we could leave together before nightfall,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess and Phil glanced at each other, smiled, and nodded. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâIt sounds great, Deln,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Phil agreed. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâWe̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ll see you then!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ An hour later, Phil and Jess had gone back to varrock. The streets where alive with music, and the two of them were smiling as they strode through the streets. As they turned the corner, they saw an old man lying in the street. He was a beggar, about fifty years old, with matted grey hair and scars on his face. He was thin and spoke in a feeble voice. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâCan you spare anything?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Phil took off his old cloak, and handed it to the old man, wrapping it around his shoulders. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâThey say it will be a cold night, stranger, take this. It will keep you warm on the night to come. Sleep well.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâThank you, adventurer. I am forever in your debt.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ The man creaked to his feet and scurried away. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâThat was awfully nice of you!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess said admiringly. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâThis is no place for an old man.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess walked into the tailor shop, telling Phil to wait outside. He stared at all the different robes, and silks in the window, which kept him entertained for a while. Jess talked to Braggus, who seemed to be the owner of the shop, and tapped him on the shoulder. As he turned around, Jess got her first proper look at him. He was tall, with dark skin, and a muscular build. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâYes?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ He asked, in a rolling voice. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâHow much is your finest red cloak?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâFour hundred gold.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ He paused, and then added persuasively; ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâBut worth it. Should last a long time.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâCould I see it, please?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ The man nodded, and led her over to a blood red cape on a small iron hook. It was a full length cape, and had a golden hem on it. It was finely made, and was Phil̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s colour alright. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâIt̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s beautiful,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ she said, chuckling. She was certain Phil would love it. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâVery fashionable. Trimmed gold hem, gathered scarlet collar, soft peaked hood. Cut differently from most cloaks, slightly inwards to the ankles from the waist. Lovely choice,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ She pulled out another pouch, and handed it to the man, and he handed her the cloak. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâThankyou,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess walked slowly out of the shop, and told Phil to hold out his hands. He obeyed, and she placed the beautiful cloak into them. Phil̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s eye lids opened and he smiled as he saw it. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâWow, Jess, it̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s gorgeous! I don̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t even want to think about how much you spent on that!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ He swept it over his shoulders and hugged Jess. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâThanks! It̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s perfect,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ 'no problem. I want to visit the library before we go. Is that ok?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâSure, I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢d love to. Hey, I haven̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t seen Jane or Sarah for ages. Do you think they̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ll be there?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢That̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s why I want to go! Jane got a job as the new librarian, you know. Everyone loves her.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess hesitated and then spoke sadly. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâI haven̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t seen Sarah for ages, though. I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ve tried contacting the White Knights but they won̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t let me know anything. I miss her so much, Phil. I don̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t know whether she̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s alive or dead or whether she̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s still working for the White Knights. The last thing I know was that she was sent to Ardougne on a spy mission. I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m so scared for her and I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ve been trying to pretend I haven̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t but I miss her, so, so much. I won̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t be able to stand it ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Ãâ if ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Ãâ if ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Ãâ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹Ãâ Jess shivered and Phil put his arm around her as they carried on walking. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâIt̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s alright, Jess, I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m sure she̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s fine. Anyway, now that we̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢re helping Varze out, he̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ll have to tell us everything he knows. Sssh, it̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s ok!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess led the way into the library, and pointed Phil to a chair. She then crept over to Jane, who was checking the shelves. Jess coughed to get her attention. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâOh hi Jess. Looking for anything in particular?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâWell, actually no.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ she paused, her eyes shone with sadness. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâI̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ve been summoned by the white knights, and I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m not sure if I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ll be coming back.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâOh Jess! I thought you̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢d given up all your adventuring talk!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâI̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m really sorry Jane.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess burst into tears, embracing her old friend. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâJust do what you have to do, don̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t worry about me.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jane handed gave Jess two books to take with her. One was an atlas, to help them find their way, and the other a copy of ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâWindy Stars,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s favorite book; it was full of amazing poetry pieces. Jane and Jess hugged once more, and Jess and Phil tore themselves away from the library. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâWell, I think that̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s everything Phil. We̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢d better go now, Deln will be waiting for us,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Jess wiped a final tear from her eyes, knowing that after this dangerous mission she may never see her friends again. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâThis library is the meeting place of the world̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s finest authors, Jane told me. It̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s always been considered the most esteemed place of writing, leaving it the home of some of the most inspirational pieces ever written,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Phil nodded. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâIt̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s a lovely place,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ he agreed. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâI feel honoured just to have known it,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâI can remember the first day I met Jane. Just outside the library. I feel so happy for her, now she̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s working there,̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ She had been in her formal outfit, looking pretty in a white toga; it was a tia-bwo-wanna make, except it was pure white. She wore red boots with it, and a cloak a bit like Phil̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s. Her glossy brown hair looked like gold in the light of the sun. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢It was a great day, that, I̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ll never forget it.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Phil just nodded, and went along with it. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâWhere are we going then?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ He asked ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâTo pack.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâOh, ok.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Phil said, and smiled. About half an hour later, Jess had her bags packed and was ready to go. Phil had already got his equipment ready when Deln arrived, so he was cooking some potatoes. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâHow do you like your potatoes?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâAs long as it isn̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t boiled its fine!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâRoast ok?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâYup!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâCool, dinners ready then!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Phil emerged from the kitchen with a tray in his hands; he placed it on the table. Jess was wearing a dark blue tunic, that came down to her knees, and a sky blue cloak, that reached her ankles. It suited her, and her hair was tied into a loose ponytail. As she pulled back her chair, there was a knock at the door. Phil walked to the door, pulled back the bolt, and opened it. Deln was stood on the door step. ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâYou always did manage to get here in time for food, Deln! Come on in.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâHi, Phil. I was just checking to see whether you two where ready to go.̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâNearly, we are just having a bite to eat before we go. Do you want some?̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ ̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹ÃâYes please!̢̢̮ââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ So for the next hour they where there, eating roast potatoes and drinking chocolate milk. Then, forgetting final goodbyes, they rose from the table, and made for the door. They left for Falador, with the blood red sun setting behind them.