Rialynn waited patiently.

Her waiting was in vain, and her questions went unanswered.

She sighed, sulking down at her book. "Guess not," she muttered to herself. It was probably just as well, to focus on one thing at a time. She couldn't say she liked the idea of this inner Shadow or whatever it was, and she subconsciously rubbed at her arm as if that might help rid herself of this supernatural taint.