A week passed without any more incidents, and then head monk returned. Vin saw the monk when he strode in. He followed behind, seeing him disappear into a room.
Vin had no plan in mind. He had to steal the rock, because there was no other way he could get it from the head monk. He stood in the hallway, thinking about it. Elan had told him once before that the head monk rarely resided within the Temple. Vin found it strange. Elan had mentioned the head monk would only stay a few days before leaving again.
Vin returned to his room. He sat on his bed, and immersed himself in his thoughts, when he got the stone, he could return to Fugah village. A firm smile made it's way onto his lips. If there was only one way, then he would not be a coward.
The next day, at evening, Vin snuck out of hi
