Even before they get to the eldest monk's chambers Stella can tell that something is wrong. It's apparent to her as it is Dagger that the monk is not doing well. When they enter the chamber Stella bows to him before going to kneel at his beside. Her eyes go wide with shock when he tells her that she would take over as leader of the temple. She is not a vegetarian, for one, and doesn't intend to stay celibate as she has been since after Alexander's still birth. Still it's a bit of a shock to be losing the man that had been a source of comfort to her during her childhood. Stella nods when the younger monk tells her that he might not make it until morning. "Bring me food here. I will stay with him until his time comes." As the hours pass by Stella can faintly hear the prayers of the other monks. It's heart breaking to watch her father and mentor figure slowly leave this life. She says a few prayers herself for him.