Discussions of Power

Arinel, copying the day, before went to the dragon hold to speak with Arias.

"He found out I'm a rider." She announced slumping against his dozing form.

Smart man. He yawned turning his head to look at her.

"and he managed to perform magic through the void."

Did he now? Asked Arias suddenly very interested.

"Yes."

I'm impressed I thought that was impossible.

"So did I."

Does he trust us?

"No, but he will go along with our plan."

Good, Saphira has agreed to our plan as well.

They sat in silence for awhile before Arinel said "I'm scared Arias."

Of what specifically?

"What if we're discovered?"

Then I'm sure the mighty Eragon Shadeslayer will come to our rescue.

"Seriously, Arias what will happen to us?" she pleaded.

It's probably best not thought about, and if Eragon escapes him and Saphira will free us.

"How can you be so sure?"

Does he strike you as someone who would leave his allies behind and do nothing for them?

"No."

How can you be so sure?

"I don't know? The stories about him and what he has done he just doesn't seem like he would leave someone behind."

Your judging him on stories which may not be true and are almost certainly exaggerated.

"Yes. I just have faith in him."

So do I.