Allister perked his ears up at the mention of the word ceremony, however decided not to question the two about it. They might lose even more trust in him if he was too nosy. He walked near the end of the clearing, before pausing for the two children.

Edwin swallowed hard, then inched forward, his body trembling. He needed to just calm down... But how could he, this could be the chance he was waiting for. He could ask this stranger for help and run away with Isa so she wouldn't be killed. It was a perfect plan, except for one Flaw, Edwin himself. The boy didn't have the courage to go through with it, and ripped his sisters hand tighter, and led her along. "Come on... Let's get you back to the mansion..."