#14 Mission Possible

Christmas in the castle wasn't nearly as bad as Tom had anticipated. Sure, there was a slight ping of sadness when he realized he wouldn't spend the holiday with his own family, but that quickly passed. Tom had spent the majority of his break moping around and being a total nonperson. It felt like he hadn't left the dungeons in over a year! 

No longer keen to waste away below the castle, a new fire had been lit inside of Tom. What had happened to the ambitious youngster ready to become the greatest Potions Master in the history of ever? Perhaps the weather played a role- the cold, icy gusts of wind today cut him to the bone- but he decided he was going to put off excuses and get back to it. There were ingredients to be gathered and potions to be brewed. 

Tom had heard from someone- maybe Lindsey, maybe somebody else- that Silkmoss was somewhat easy to find in the Private Courtyard, which was where he presently found himself. Tom was sure he'd must have come to the courtyard a time or two since living at the castle, but he could recall no specifics. Oh well, he was here now. 

His eyes scanned the courtyard for any usable silkmoss, eager to add it to his growing collection of ingredients so he could finally start brewing his own potions.