Shadow was quiet now, the other's somber mood finally rubbed off. What if he was stuck like this? Well, he thought bitterly. I'll be like this until Lord Dyran reappears putting the rest of his plan into action. He shivered, his body quaking as fear of Lord Dyran was one the stranger shared.

"My lord," Shadow said meekly, daring a glance up at Valyn. "Is there anything that you need?"