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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Idsquare" data-source="post: 985657" data-attributes="member: 7820">XyfforXyffor focuses his attention on the incoming row boat. Initially he wondered how a man of such obvious intelligence and high manner could associate with the likes of Zaka and his minions. But he quickly dismissed this query with the self-explanation that powerful, intelligent, well-meaning men, such as the warden, are magnets for those who wish to be near them. "And, besides," Xyffor thought, "how else would Zaka be so positively influenced if it were not for such men as the warden?" It all began to make sense to Xyffor now: "That is the reason the warden sent Zaka!!! He wanted me to begin to influence Zaka with my sense of duty and honor. What a wise man the warden is." Xyffor's attitude toward Zaka began to warm as he reflected on joining with the warden for the purpose of mentoring poor Zaka. Xyffor is delighted that the warden chose him for such an opportunity to assist in the advancement of Zaka and at the same time help the citizenry of Eisleis. As it drew closer to the dock, the row boat began to rock back and forth wildly by the waves created from the fierce wind. The men in the boat attempted to control its sway with their oars, but the sea and that upon it is controlled by no man. Xyffor thought of jumping inside and using his immense power to begin unloading crates, but the warden was so relaxed that Xyffor decided that he would await instructions. The crew of the row boat threw a rope to one of Zaka's men who immediately began to tie the boat up. The warden glanced at Xyffor -- an obvious sign (at least in Xyffor's mind) that they shared a common purpose and cause. Xyffor imagined himself now to be second in command and shouted orders to Zaka and his men, "Prepare to unload these crates. Many people are in need of our help and time is wasting."</blockquote>

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