The passage they walked through was tight and had cracked stones littering the ceiling. It looked like this passage had been built in a rush, or perhaps something too big for it tried leaving through it. As Doc led the way for everyone, Jacob kept asking questions to make sure this wasn't just another trick.
"How did you and my father become friends? I never knew you guys were ever close. I don't think I ever saw you two together."
Doc remained silent for a moment before responding.
"We would only meet when the palace was asleep. As I'm sure you are aware by now, the king was pooling his blood under the kingdom to increase the defensive capabilities or this kingdom."
"Yeah. We also know he was poisoning our food with his blood."
"I was unaware he was doing that until much later. I was simply in charge of helping his blood multiply and strengthen itself. He would have me working endlessly for hours on end."
