[Archsage Isaac]

Isaac sat back in his chair and looked at the others. Crystal, Arty, Bartholomew, Lily and Adu. After several moments a smile was brought to his face. The rest of the group had seemed to completely forget about Isaac. Look at them, so happy to be reunited... Why am I here? I don't belong here, I never did, especially not with Adu. She was right to move on, and now I have to as well... he thought, his smile quickly turned to a sad expression. One of sorrow, calm and serene but sorrowful.

He looked at Adu once again. Without another word he grabbed hold of the pendant around his neck and took it off. A large sapphire adorned it's gold chain. It was his prized possession, his only real possession other than the sword at his side. Out of his pocked he pulled a piece of parchment that he'd wrote a note on the previous night.

Isaac carefully wrapped the pendant in the parchment and tied it with a string that he pulled from around his wrist. Exhaling deeply, he placed the gift in front of Adu. She looked at it and then at him. At first she seemed confused, but then she seemed to understand.

Isaac stood and cleared his throat, getting the attention of the group. "I'm sorry for leaving so abruptly, but I must be going. Crystal, Arty, Bartholomew, Lily, Aduthondiel, I wish you nothing but happiness in your future." he said. He bowed deeply, picked up his travel-bag and slung it over his shoulder all in one motion. He slowly walked over to the doors and stopped. "Goodbye, my friends." he said just before exiting the inn.

He began to walk back down the path that had led him there. The early evening air was calm but it chilled Isaac to his bones. It started to hurt his throat to even breathe, but he soon adjusted. He drew his cape up and over his mouth and nose, leaving only his eyes exposed. He stopped and looked back at the inn. He half-expected Adu to try and get him to stay, but she wasn't there. He chuckled lightly at his own foolishness. With a heavy sigh he continued walking down the path. "Back to the road with me," he said, "back to being nothing more than a lonely wanderer." Isaac didn't turn back again. He'd second-guessed his actions enough for one lifetime, he wasn't going to anymore. With a renewed sense of direction and strength, he continued his path. A path of loneliness, a path that he must walk alone...