I had returned to my suite with only two hours to spare before meeting my sister. I had been pacing back and forth throughout my quaters, wondering what was really going on. Zig needed me, but he still would not confide in me; and just yesterday before my arrival I was told that it was possible that The King of Babylon had formed an alliance with the old Scythian King, Idanthyrsus in the form of his son, Prince Palacus. Now I realize that one must be careful especially during this time when his enemies 'have the upper hand,' but I had come to the realization that I could not just sit back and watch him crumble and loose this empire! I would do something, but what?