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taking it out.” Bahia said as she ran her finger in circles on Thad’s chest.
    So , she had been playing in his mind when he wasn’t paying attention. While slightly annoyed she would dare do such a thing he was curious as to how it had been done. He doubted she would tell him, while she had been more than forthcoming about most things whenever her skills, powers, or her god came up she became more stubborn than a dwarven mule. “I don’t think I like the idea of you fiddling around in my head.”
    “But it was so much fun, though I will say it wasn’t easy. You have a strong will, I tried to make you want to stay with me but sadly it didn’t take. The language was easier because on some level you wanted to learn it, though it still took me many nights to finish it. It’s not perfect you will still have to learn to use the knowledge I have implanted on a conscious level. I have been talking to you in our language for the past two days but you still answer me in your own. You should really work on that it will make your stay here that much easier.” She replied kindly putting Thad a little on edge.
    Thad remained quiet and dived into himself looking for any sign of the Vathari language inside his own mind much the same way he would look for a memory that evaded him. He could see traces of it lingering around like flashes of a dream that lingered after waking. He was forced from his contemplations when the farmer returned carrying a small cloth bag. “I have brought what you requested my lady.” The farmer said with his head bowed and arms outstretched presenting the bag to Bahia.
    “Thank you… I am sure they are of the finest… Quality.” Thad said slowly in Vathari.
    Bahia quietly giggled a faintly cute sound that sent shivers down Thad’s spin. It was eerie as if hearing a dog talk, it just didn’t belong. “You would make such a fine pet.” She said giving him one of her longing stares, as if he were sort of prize she wanted to display. “Here, try one of these. They are beyond compare to your surface grown fruit.” Bahia said tossing him one of the fruits from the bag.
    The fruit was dark purple and felt slightly off as if it were a plum with hair on it. Closing his eyes Thad took a timid bite from the offered fruit. Juice spilled down his chin as the sweet tangy flavor washed over his tongue. It was delicious and true to Bahia’s words he could think of nothing he had eaten before that had tasted so good. The look on his face must have gave his thoughts away as Bahia let out a humph of triumph. Everything was the same with her, a contest to be won, a battle to be fought. There seemed to be nothing she took pleasure in just for the sake of it. Thad wasn’t sure if he should envy or pity her. The way she seemed to view the world had its merits but it seemed cold to him lacking true connections with others around her.
    Thad continued to nibble on another one of the fruits as Bahia led him through the streets of the Xi’han. The city was laid out like many of the others he had seen. The resident district was at the outlying parts of the city , the closer you move in the nicer the buildings became, and then there was the market with small stalls staggered around and large buildings with displays showing their wares. At the center there was no castle but a series of large and imposing buildings. Bahia led him to one of the massive buildings, one that was shaped like a massive pillar. Two huge doors loomed in front of him, looking as if they had been made for giants. Bahia placed her hand on a small circle on one of the doors and it swung in without effort on her part.  Slightly amazed at the wonders around him Thad watched silently as he followed his caretaker into the large building.
    Inside the building reminded him of the Royal Academy , though it had far more decoration and magic about. The magic was so thick Thad could feel his skin tingling as he followed closely behind Bahia as she led him to a