Chapter 325: Chapter 325
Cassidy's Point of View
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Shaking her head, she continued. "Runes are not something that can be generalized. Same with enchantment." Then Ayda took a small sip herself. "However, this does little to explain why you brought me here or what help you might be in need of." Narrowing her eyes on me, the Elf studied me. "Why would talking about runes be illegal?"
"It ain't just talkin about em." I told her.
Sighing, Ayda gestured to me. "I am unsure what it is you want from me, Cass."
With a firm look, I answered. "Can you put runes on a person?"
"I-Wha..." The Elf looked almost horrified as what I asked finally set in. "No!"
Frowning, I replied. "Ah know ya can."
Ayda brought a hand to her forehead in disbelief. "Yes, Cass, I am aware you can, but there is a reason it is illegal! The action itself is barbaric! Do you understand what you are asking? The amount of pain you are asking me to inflict upon you? What it is you truly want to do to yourself?"
"Believe me. Ah know what Ah'm askin."
"Yer gonna steal a book from the Priestesses just to help me?" I asked, rather surprised.
Ayda wasn't one to break the rules. Sure, she was eccentric, but the Priestesses were still our teachers. Both of us were taught from a young age as well. Although, I'm pretty sure Ayda essentially lived in the Temple at times. Being an Elf and of noble birth does have its advantages.
"I do not plan on stealing anything. Merely borrow them periodically for what we need. If I remember correctly, they do have a few tomes from Aydan the Great Sage. Part of me has always wanted to look into them, and now I have the perfect reason." She answered resolutely. "Besides, I would not say I am doing this 'just' to help you. We are friends, are we not?"
"The best." I answered with a small smirk and joyful tone.
Then she pointed at me. "Although, if this goes south, you should be aware of the consequences."
Rolling my eyes, I replied sarcastically. "Ah'm pretty sure Ah can guess what'll happen."
"Good!" Ayda said and then took a serious tone. "Because if this blows up in our face, I entirely plan on asking Arthur for succor."
I snorted at that. "Ah'll probably do the same."
"Then we are agreed." Then she leaned back, more relaxed but still anxious. "Cass, you should know that even if I find everything we need, which will take some time in itself..."
Taking a deep breath, I exhaled since I knew what she was trying to say. "It's gonna be a long process?"
Ayda nodded. "Painful too."
Taking a drink, I replied dryly. "No worse than losing my grandpa."
"I am not too sure about that."