"Mmph!" Kel stifled a yelp as she crashed into the hedge below her balcony. The unexpectedly sharp branches pricked her skin as she climbed out, causing her to wince.
Once free from the ruthless bush, she pressed herself low to the ground, eyeing her surroundings. With no patrols in sight, she rushed stealthily toward the opposite end of the building.
As she had anticipated earlier, getting to the other side was no problem, but she had no idea which room was Barclay's. There were two balconies on the second story and three ground level windows to choose from.
Precious time ticked by as she considered her options.
"Where are you, Barclay?" she hissed. She had foreseen this issue, but was frustrated nonetheless. Perhaps her 'I'll figure it out when I get there' tactic was a mistake after all.
A faint glow moving through the garden suddenly caught her attention. The guards!
