Andreth saw Calimiel grasping her cherished family book in her arms. For one instant, she thought to turn and wrench it out of her hands. But then she stopped and thought a minute. Perhaps she will put the book away and lead me to a place in the Castle where precious things are kept.
She tried to call over to Aisland and Alearindu to show that she was going to follow Calimiel into her chamber.
"Companions, I follow Calimiel who goes to look at my book, and then says she will store it in a safe place. I wish to see what this safe place is. Perhaps it will contain a clue for us."
Andreth flitted inside, and hid behind a pillar as Calimiel took out her precious book, turning the pages over, one-by-one. Then Calimiel stood up and began to walk to the shelves where she intended to shelve the volume. Andreth remained hidden. She wondered if she should talk to the girl, but decided against it. Perhaps, more could be seen through her actions rather than her words.
Andreth looked with amazement as Calimiel took the volume and came up to the bookshelf, intending to shelve it. Andreth sat quietly wondering what would happen next.
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