The Dark Half of the Sun (The Young Ancients: Timon) Read Online Free PDF

have to stay in one of the little magic cottages, since I can't make these myself yet." He patted the wall to show what he meant, which got her eyes to go big, if only for an instant. Then she looked... Shrewd .
    Everyone else was just staring at them, not speaking at all.
    "You can get that arranged? Let's say I can get a group of ten together, would a trip to Soam in a month be possible do you think?" She leaned in, honestly interested.
    He nodded and took a few steps toward her, forcing his face to be nearly blank as the excitement ran through him. It wouldn't be good if he blew it now, and acting like a little kid, clapping and yelling really wouldn't inspire confidence.
    "I think we can. We'll have to leave on one of my off days from school, but I should know what they are that far in advance. The same with pick up. I'll also need to go down first and set everything up... It would be better if I went with you, since you'll need a guide." He didn't know the language yet, but if he had that long he could learn it. There was a lot that needed to be done first, but he could do it.
    Maria sat up then and looked pleased with herself.
    "Ah? Good then I won't tease you unmercifully later for not recognizing me, even though we met before. On Postern? That morning in fact."
    She stared again, waiting for him to blush or stammer. She was out of luck there though. He hadn't remembered her, but it had been a really busy day. Timon wasn't going to waste time feeling bad about it.
    Then she stood and gestured at the communication device on its little table across from her. "As to the problem at hand, I think that you should inform the King. This is an important enough issue to at least let him know about it, and I think that he'll take the call if he can. If not we can start asking for anyone else that might aid us in it." She moved to the unit without waiting for anyone else to agree or object and hit the glowing word that would connect them with the Palace. Then they waited, since it could take some time for anyone to notice that a light was glowing around the unit on the other side.
    About six minutes later a man's voice came across. It was mildly familiar, but no one Tim could place instantly.
    "Good afternoon. How may I help you?" He sounded kind enough at least.
    "Good afternoon, this is Maria Ward, here with Alyssa Baker, Timon Baker, Collette Coltress and Sara Debri." She paused for a second, probably not certain what to say next, which let the man interrupt her.
    "I don't have any news about Tor. I promise to let you know as soon as I do."
    She nodded happily at the device, as if the man could see here. It was a natural enough thing to do, since it really did sound like he was in the room with them.
    "Thank you Sire, that's very welcome and kind. However we're calling to dump a completely different problem in your lap. We seem to have a problem at Wildlands Station? Something about theft... or corruption of minors. I wasn't really paying attention, but we have others here that can tell you more. It's a military thing and I thought it would be a wonderful idea to see if we could get William Smythe in on it. He's the best investigator ever and the head of the military, so I just know he'll want to help." Her voice had gone just a little too far into 'little girl' for the man on the device and he chuckled, asking to speak to Sara first.
    Because the man recognized her name off the top of his head. True, his son had been her friend for a while, as in been having sex with. Timon had paid enough attention over the years to pick that up after all. For a man so busy and focused on affairs of the kingdom to not only know her name, but to want to talk to her first meant that there was a greater connection there. It didn't take long to understand that Sara was used to chatting with the King too. She sounded more relaxed with him than she had with Timon at least.
    "Sire. The report you were given is fairly accurate. There have been