Legion (Episode 2)

Tajuri nods. "Sure." She lingers and allows herself to be drawn aside by the charismatic healer. "What do you wish to speak about, Doctor Anemonn?"

Lucian was rather pleased to be out of the ring alive. He knew his skill set was based upon being at range with the ability to see his foe. He gave Kris a half bow, admitting her superior speed. The conversation around him was quick, although he silently agreed with Keltos even as the other's tactics confused him. Master Fane made a point that sounded logical on the surface, but he had never once improved a relationship with someone by being pit against them for a prize. Which meant there was probably another goal here.

Perhaps the others had gotten something from this, but what had he gained? Well, knowledge that if Kris was an ally it was a good thing, he supposed. The others had gained no knowledge of him or his capabilities, however, beyond his lack of speed and physical fragility. He rather thought the second was obvious and that the first could have been found out in another way. It wasn't useful for him to have that known, but it wasn't exactly earth shattering. Although, he supposed he had learned which of them was most likely to kill him by stabbing him.

They were dismissed, and he was happy to oblige. Lucian turned to leave the room with Useless tucked against his face. He understood why his friend worried, but it wasn't needed at that time. Dancing to someone else's tune wasn't exactly new to him. He paused before he left fully and looked to Chamberlin. "Could you direct me to the stables? I would like to spend time with Marengo, since I have free time to do so."

Radu returns to his followers then decides to see more of the city. He is curious to see what serves as a market in this place between time, so goes with the general intent to observe and look upon the strange locale, but if stopped he indicates his intent to find merchants of foods and goods.

Keltos seems distracted gives a quick bow and exits.

Talosh holds his tongue until he's reasonably sure that all the other Champions has departed. "Its about the Lady Leh'veia." He glances down at his feet and then back into Tajuri's eyes. "There's an unforeseen problem."

"I've healed and repaired all of the physical damage to her body from the injury she sustained in the assessment match, but there's no soul to reattach to it. Its not lingering with the body." He kneads his hands together. "It was only after making an attempt to revive her, that I realized the reason for this. Her soul is now attached to you as your servant. At least, until you've retired for the night. Then, unfortunately for our joint cause, The Queen of Swords will claim her in tribute."

He pauses for a moment before continuing, to let the levity of the situation sink in. "The only chance she has of returning to us is if you relinquish the rights to her temporary servitude before your patron takes her soul."

"It would be my pleasure, Lord Falken." Chamberlin acknowledges Lucian's request. "Follow me and I will guide you to the stables."

Kris departs promptly and makes her way back to the octagon tower and up to her quarters. She needed a short measure of solitude to process all the latest happenings and the details, before considering her activities for the evening.

What begins as a sideways grin, quickly progresses into a smirk. "Oh..really?"

She considers for a moment. "Hmmm? I guess in the long run having her as a Champion would be more beneficial than a few hours roaming the halls of this castle as a specter. Leh'veia would, of course, owe me a favor in return to be called in at the time of my choosing."

"Thank you, Lady Shadowmoon, for your understanding of the delicate situation." Doctor Anemonn commends. "I will delay you no longer. I must return to my task and hopefully reunite our body with its essence this time."

Talosh makes his departure.

Scene 7: A Bath Revealed

Returning to the guest suite level of the Octagon Tower, Tajuri and Kris head toward their respective rooms for a bit of downtime and to ready themselves for the rest of their free evening.

Coming out of a haze of inner reflections, Taj turns at the sudden flash of movement she sees in her right periphery. "Oh. Didn't see you there. Hi. Lady Amani. Nice work out there in the arena." She reaches for the handle to her room's door and pauses there with her slender hand on it. "You should come along to the tavern with Jael and me if you don't have any plans."

Kris looks over to Tajuri. "How soon are you thinking of going? There's a tavern nearby? I need to find where the baths are in this place first. I feel like I need one after my travels to get here last night and now the trial with Lucian."

Taj grins. "I was thinking of a nice bath myself. There's no rush. Yes. Jael and I found the tavern earlier. Its called The Runeblade." She replies and then gets a quizzical expression. "Your suite doesn't have a bath? How strange. Mine has an adjoining room. I found there to be a lovely bathing pool and walk-in closet inside."

She waves Kris over. "Come. I will show you. You're welcome to join us...if you'd a mind to."

Putting her hands on hips, Kris moves over to where Tajuri is. "Oh...really? You have a private bath? Huh. I've got to see this."

With her curiosity piqued, Kris accompanies Tajuri into her quarters, where the two are immediately joined by Jael, who hops off the large bed upon seeing them enter.


"Well. This is an pleasant unexpected surprise." She says, approaching Taj and kissing her lightly on the lips.

Looking over to the smaller door within Tajuri and Jael's room, Kris then turns and smiles at the pleasure demon's greeting. "Hello, Jael..isn't it? Lady Shadowmoon was just telling me about this luxurious bathing room you two have in your suite. Is it true? I have to see..."

With Jael close and affectionately at her side, Taj moves over to the smaller door and opens it to reveal the large bathing pool in the center of the room and the closet space that surrounds it. "Here it is! Take a look for yourself. I was considering a bath and outfit change myself before going out. If you'd like, you could join us? The pool is large enough to accommodate."

True to her word, as Kris peeks in through the open doorway she sees a private bathing pool and extensive closet.

Kris stares at the sight before her, hands on hips. "Well. Damn! You say you would not mind sharing a bath? I'd be grateful and not having to track someone down to locate another."

"I will ready the bath, my Princess." Jael says. "It will only take a few minutes." She adds, including Kris.