<div align="center">Tiagar and Kyle with Giselle</div><br/>Kyle smiles at Giselle as he restarts the Jeep. Following Tiagar’s directions it only takes them a few minutes to come to the place Bryn was forced to leave her Jeep. Kyle examines the terrain closely and drives off the road. He shifts the Jeep into four wheel drive and proceeds into the forest. With a combination of his knowledge of off road driving and Tiagar’s ability to find a proper path they are able to proceed at a much faster rate than walking or riding a horse. It is not very long before they break free of the undergrowth and onto the road leading to the palace.<br/><br/>The guards are shocked and frightened at the sight of the Jeep approaching the gate. Kyle comes to a stop several yards from the guards position off to the side of the track. He turns the engine off and puts the keys in his pocket. He says, “I think it will be best if we walk from here.” Tiagar jumps out of the back and walks up to the guards leaving Kyle and Giselle to follow. Kyle looks up into the sky judging the position of the sun and says, “Unless this goes very quickly, I don’t think we are going to make it back in time for dinner with my parents.” He then follows a few steps behind Tiagar.<br/><br/>Approaching the guards Tiagar says, “This is the human your king wanted brought before him.” The guards nod but start to draw weapons at the sight of the drow. “Wait she is with us and is known and trusted by the wizard Zelith. Her skin maybe dark but her heart is not. She is seeking to consult with the wizard, please show her the same respect she deserves as an individual and not of the race she shares blood with.” The guards refrain from drawing their weapons but do nothing to conceal their distrust while allowing all three to pass into the palace. As Kyle walks behind the elf he makes a conscious effort to keep his left hand resting on the pommel of his sword.<br/><br/>As they walk through the castle Kyle cannot help himself from staring at the place and the people. He is completely mindless of the fact that in his jeans, tee shirt, and enchanted sword that he probably looks just as outlandish to them. Inside the throne room just at the entrance to the council room Tiagar stops them and says that he will enter and announce their arrival.<br/><br/>Stepping into the council room Tiagar bows and announces, “Your Majesty, I have returned with Kyle Flanagin as well as another, one Giselle Do'Urden. Please do not let her appearance affect your judgment.”<br/><br/>The king actually smiles and says, “Another Do'Urden, bring them in.”<br/><br/>At the mention of another Do'Urden Tiagar raises one eyebrow but still turns and gestures for the two warriors to enter. He then turns back to king. “King Baldric, please it has been a very long night, if you could please offer the hospitality your daughter promised to myself and Bryn it would be most appreciated. I know I am quite tired and rather hungry. Being human I am certain that she is even more so.”<br/><br/>King Baldric replies, “Of course, you have done well today. I should have thought about that and I do apologize for my oversight. Yes, of course all of your needs will be attended to. The two of you may go. Viviana, you may join your new friends as well if you like, or stay the choice is yours.” He motions to a servant to see that his promise is kept.<br/><br/>Turning to Kyle and Giselle, Tiagar says, “I’m sure I will see you again soon.” He turns and follows the servant out of the room.