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After signing countless contracts, each of which explained a different situation in which Alemas would have all the reason in the world to execute Ihawxd immediately, the young sojourner was finally given a chance to explore the gargantuan stone castle. It took Ihawxd a few minutes to get out of the underground chambers in which he had been interrogated, but he eventually found his way out into a spacious room, somewhat like a cafeteria, filled with many tables and chairs. Tired of exploring, Ihawxd decided to sit down in one of the chairs when he noticed a man with a small brown goatee and mustache, a ruffled collar and a blue cloak walk into the room.

"Ah, hello there! Is there any thing you need?" The man grinned.

"Um, no." Ihawxd bluntly replied. The man frowned and sat down on the opposite side of the table Ihawxd was sitting by.

"You don't need to be afraid to ask for anything. Alemas will be willing to give you pretty much whatever you want during your one day stay here."

"Well, I could use some help finding my way around this place."

"I'd be happy to give you a tour, just follow me." The man, after introducing himself as Keplers, guided Ihawxd through the marvelous castle. The tour went through a couple of topiary gardens, many different hallways, a lot of confusing spiral staircases, a graveyard or two and some balconies before finally ending at the room in which Ihawxd would be spending his night.

"Thanks for the tour, I guess."

"Is there anything else you would like? I could easily cook something up for you if you're hungry!" Keplers was at this point practically forcing Ihawxd to request something, but the Holden native felt as if something was amiss and refused to give in.

"You work as a cook here?" he asked in order to change the subject.

"Well, I'm just a humble servant who does fulfill's the great king's will at whatever cost is necessary." Keplers grinned again.

"That's strange. I would've thought you were an astronomer."

"And why would you think that?" Keplers inquired.

"I dunno... There's just something about you that speaks astronomer to me... Or maybe marine biologist... I really don't know." Due to the servant's incessant grinning, Ihawxd was now pushed to the point where he could no longer stand Keplers's presence. "Uh, I think I'll get some rest now, if you don't mind." Ihawxd quickly retreated into his room and slammed the door behind him. He observed his room.

Directly in front of him was a window from which he had a rather pleasant view of a courtyard. Directly in front of that window was a simple bed with simple sheets laid neatly upon it. Next to the bed, and on the left hand side of Ihawxd was a large wardrobe, and the only other furniture the room provided was a small desk and chair sitting in a corner. While he reviewed the room, Ihawxd also listened closely to the noises coming from outside of his door. Strangely enough, he still hadn't heard any footsteps walking away, so he decided to peer through the keyhole. The young man was bewildered by the the fact that he saw Keplers, the creepy grinning servant, still standing outside the door. Ihawxd hastily locked the door and withdrew further into his room where he waited what seemed like at least 2 hours before venturing outside his room again.