The Assassin

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Arthur, speaking with Astrid after being called for.

A week had passed since Cicero's arrival. Within that week, Arthur had been busy on contracts of the more difficult nature. He had little time to spend training in the sanctuary during that week. Neither did he get to sit above the waterfall to see his family train or hear Cicero's ramblings.

By the end of that long week, Astrid called for Arthur just as he finished the last of his contracts.
"You wanted to see me, Astrid?" he asked walking up the steps to her office chamber.
"Ah yes, dear brother. Back from you hard work, hmm?" asked Astrid.
Arthur gave a simple nod, he wanted to get back to training.
"Alright, well. I need for assistance in a more private matter..." said Astrid with a serious look.
"Is there something wrong?" asked Arthur, curious to what Astrid wanted.
"It's Cicero, after his arrival, his behavior has benn.... well erratic would be an understatement, I believe he is truly mad." said Astrid with a look of annoyance. "But It's worse than that. He's been taking to locking himself in the Night Mother's chamber room and talking. To someone, in hushed but frantic tones." she continued. "Who is he speaking with? What are they planning? I fear treachery" she stated.
Arthur was surprised to hear this, all he ever heard was Cicero talking to himself or the Night Mother. "Astrid you're being a bit... paranoid. I've only ever heard him talk to himself." said Arthur.
"Maybe so." replied Astrid. "But healthy paranoia has saved this sanctuary before. And my gut tells me that demented jester is up to something."
"What would you have me do, sister?" asked Arthur.
"Dear brother, I need you to steal into their chamber and eavesdrop on their meeting" Astrid said with a smirk on her face. "It'll be no use to cling to the shadows. No you need a better place of hiding." she continued. "Like the Night Mother's coffin." she said with a smile.
"Isn't that a bit.... disrespectful?" stated Arthur.
"We have no choice brother. Now please, go. Before they meet. Steal into the Night Mother's coffin and report back to me with anything you hear." ordered Astrid.
Arthur gave a hesitant nod and went to the chamber.