It was a known fact that the road leading through the monastery would take hours to traverse and so the nuns would always prepare lodging for all their guests. The boat too that facilitated transit to the monastery's secluded community operated only twice a week and so even if Juan Long and the prince were eager to leave, the limited availability of the boat made it impossible.
"I shall leave you to fend for yourselves, dinner is at six but someone will come to call for you in case you miss the bell," The nun instructed and proceeded to close the door gently. It creaked even with such an effort but before she could close the door, the prince called on her.
"Sister," The prince's beautiful manly voice seemed to have startled the nun. "We were told sister Clarissa is here,"
The nun looked at Huzey meaningfully but seemed to have understood that the missionary might be a part of their errands.