[Potironette]

For a moment, he considered saying something bold in a loud voice, but he realized Jei had a good point. It usually wasn't that quiet. What was different?

Their footsteps were not making any noise. There was a carpet placed on the ground, starting at several rooms ago. The walls were covered with thick tapestry to keep the sound out, and to keep the sound in.

"That's odd," Kellan muttered," "usually it isn't this quiet." He tugged up a tapestry.