Rundown

Calvin gave him a complete description of everyone in the house like he was explaining the setting of the mansion to Tobin. He was told about every important person he would likely encounter. From his Father Elder Zeko,who is an elder in the kingdom of Ozir. He was described as a very quiet person who speaks only when necessary. Lord Harold is also said to possess that qaulity hence his initial advice for him to always be quiet.

His younger sister Lady Beth who they say take over from his mother as she was always talking but gets frustrated trying to keep a conversation with either of them. She is also a very powerful witch but not as strong ad Lord Harold

And Madam Tochi, the matron of the house who runs thr affairs of the house.

His mother was no longer with his father and no one knew her whereabout. The story behind her disappearance was not really known by everybody as they were different stories to it.

Tobin listened with his rapt attention to everything Calvin was telling him. He discovered Calvin was really a good at describing people and he was doing everything patiently in an orderly manner. Almost like he had these things written down somewhere or did Harold tell him to write these things down for this occassion.

"Did you excatly know anything about that Hut we went to or why we were there. Did I say anything about it befor I entered? Tobin asked be sure of himself.

"No you didn't, the only thing you told us was that you were going to an old family hut.. You instructed us to stay outside till you come back and not tell anyone we went there too. But... " Calvin's voice strayed away a little as it looked like he remembered something that he was not suppose to talk about.

"What's the but? Tobin asked curiously.

"While you were inside and I was sleeping outisde. I woke up one of the night to see Tyre trying to go inside the hut. But he was unable to do so. It was asif there was a barrier that prevented him from entering. He tried several times but could nit befor giving up. He didn't know I saw him" Calvin reported this time his voice reduced to a whisper.

Tobin told for a while about what Calvin just told him. He wondered What Tyre was trying to do by disobeying the order Harold gave them. There was something about Tyre that he didn't really like hence he was very comfortable whenever he wasn't around. He even wondered where he must have gone to since they came back.

"What exactly is our relationship? Between me and you and that of Tyre? Tobin asked as he remembered they said something about being his apprentices.

"We are your apprentices, we are learning magic from you. Its the tradition around here for everyone to have a mentor that they stay with for over fifty years. I have been here for over ten years now while Tyre has only been here for two years.

"Wow, what kind of tradition will require one to serve someone for fifty years? That's really alot of years and for what? earning magic? They seem to have a lot of years on their hands and even at that talking to Calvin he didn't seem to display wisdom of someone very old like they said earlier. There must be something complex about their aging system Tobin reasoned.

At that moment there was a knock on the door. Befor he could give a reply the door opened with a man walking into the room immediately. Calvin immediately stood up from the bed like was stung by a bee on the bed.

Tobin could instantly tell that this was an older version of him. It was like he was staring at another Harold but this time he could tell their was a difference because of the presence of some wrinkles on his face. He didn't remember Calvin telling him about having an elder brother that could only mean this was his father. He could very much notice the length of his hair that almost got to his waist

Calvin immediately fell on his knees when he saw who walked in with a look of fear and surprise on his face. Tobin not knowing what to do also fell on his knees like he saw Calvin do.

It was the turn of Calvin to look at him with more surprise on his face. Probably wondering why Lord Harold would fall on his knees befor his father

"This is not how you greet your father " Calvin whispered to him.

Tobin immediately knew he had made another mistake but instead of rising on his feet he decided to remain in that position. He would have to think of a lie when he would be asked.

"Leave us, I want to speak to him alone " came the voice from his father. It was so deep and cool that it sent some waves through the body of Tobin. He had never heard a voice like that.