Isolde waited for Jarvan to make the decision to untie the woman. In the mean time,she began to steep some dried marigold in hot water.<br/><br/>"Your wounds need to be cleansed. You probably need something to eat and drink,"Isolde said, conversationally while she was busy at the cabinet. She drew fresh water from her well. The well was a brilliant idea that she had brought with her to Moranwick City.As the healer, she would often have need of water that the townspeople didn't realize that they needed. She was cleaner than most of the people because she had learned the value of hot water and soap. When she had moved here,she had hired some men to dig a well inside her shop. They had groused but so be it.<br/><br/>The prisoner asked again, a little breathlessly,<br/>""If I might ask... what news of the kingdom?"<br/><br/>Isolde had seen the vision and she knew there was no need to protect this woman from the truth.<br/>"The darkness is coming. We are in its path and there is little that can be done to stop it.The people have been told it is a bad storm brewing and were instructed to prepare for that. How can I tell them they will all soon be dead?  You are somehow a part of this building drama, as if you were sent to stem the tide. I have seen the vision of your past. The problem with visions is that they are often vague. You, I am to aid. Here, let me wipe the dirt from your face and give you more water. The stew will be ready soon.It is left over from last night and I have added some more carrots, onions and potatoes. We should eat now to build our strength."<br/><br/>Isolde wiped her brown, glancing at Jarvan, wondering if he would be so quick to release his captive. In the back of her mind, a thought tickled that Little Jimmy had not come. Where was that scamp? What of Millicent? A cold tremor tingled Isolde's spine. Surely the woman would return soon.If she did not the potion would take hold, giving her a heart of stone. After listening to her and being in her presence, Isolde was sure she had a deeply feeling heart.Would she really wish to be uncaring?