The Source of a Conundrum

Daniel's presence came as an equal source of relief and frustration.

Many a time had Der and Roley begged for their old friend to help them in the search of their long lost friends and family, and yet, Daniel had never agreed. 

In their eyes, the bright and talented young man had changed. In the thousands of years they had been separated, something had taken the humanity out of him, and left behind the aloofness that a disinterested king would reserve for the poorest of his subjects.

It was only after completely giving up on his help that the two had finally decided to take matters in their own hands, and leave Daniel behind. And yet, here he was.