Ezra paced, his steps echoing in the underground chamber that housed the Ascension Well. As always, the chamber was cool and dim, shielded from the world above by layers of earth and stone.
The well itself, disguised as a simple fountain, murmured softly in the center of the room, as the damage from the battle that had taken place near it had already been fixed.
Illuminated by the soft blue light reflecting from the water of the lake was a makeshift workspace that had been set up on one side of the room.
There was a sturdy table covered in maps and documents detailing the water distribution system of Southside. A key component that he needed to complete this mission.
He hadn't hidden the fact that he was moving the well from his wives, making them aware of where he was. But since he wasn't allowed to tell them the future location, he'd been having trouble finding a place.
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