Standing on the balcony, at a high point on the wall of the castle, Solomon stares out across the treacherous waters. He can see them. It would not be that much farther, but he can also see that the worst is yet to come.

He stands there, praying silently that they will make it.

For over four years now, he had watched Dad's health fade, seemingly losing his will to thrive after Mom died.  And now, having just lost Dad, he faces the reality that he may now be losing his best friend too.