Sabine nodded and held out her two waterskins to Nuz-Riska. She didn't like that she would have to wait. She tried to keep herself calm, but she just wanted to get the trial over with. The more she waited, the more her anxiety built up.

Before Thorantilth left, Sabine had one last question. "Thorantilth," She said to get his attention, "what will the practice weapons be?"

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"I see," Janius replied, putting his arm around Kaleeth's shoulder and holding her for a moment to comfort her. "If you think we should go straight to you your father, then let's go. It's probably for the best that we don't delay anyway."

With that, Janius let go of Kaleeth-Rei and headed back into the village. Janius needed Kaleeth to point out where the Master-Hunter's hut was, but it wasn't difficult to locate. Janius and Kaleeth stood outside of it for a moment, then Janius spoke up. "I'll go first." Janius took a breath and held it to stave off any nerves, then strolled up to the door curtain. Furtively, he pulled the curtain aside and leaned in to see if Zharanthixil was in.