Eyes dart back and forth between Marcus and Celus in a state of disbelief. The two look incredibly similar, and Adwonus mentally rebukes himself for not seeing it before. "
It makes sense now," Adwonus thinks to himself, "
the only party member to not reveal his last name, sent by Rielle yet had no knowledge of the the task, and brought us to a safehouse that not even I knew of. Adwonus you fool..." [
Private to Lady Jacqueline Raynelde: Lady Jacqueline gazes up at Celus and indeed he is the spitting image of Marcus, yet he lacks any familiarity whatsoever; truly, he's a stranger. Although Marcus looks similar in almost every way, there is something different. Lady Jacqueline continues to search for what (there must be one! she thinks), but she can't place her finger on it, despite the answer staring her in the face...]
Celus chuckles, "
Oh yes, how could I forget that story Marcus; you must tell that at lunch! As for your relief Master Adwonus, there are baths in your quarters. My servants shall show you the way. As for me, I must check upon my wife. I trust you'll find your accommodations suitable, and my servants shall call upon you when the chef has finished his work." Celus walks up the stairs and disappears beyond the polished marble. After a few moments, Sonfred steps onto the first stair and speaks, "
Follow me sirs." He leads the party upstairs where Celus had been not long ago and into a long hall. The woodwork of the hall is ornately carved, with detailed shapes and patterns decorating the border of each wall, each containing their own work of art. A lavish, dark red rug stretches the entire length of the hall.
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Just this way," says Sonfred as he turns left. Marcus remains at the top of the stair, "
I'll catch up. I have my own room." He lightly laughs, trying to sound apologetic at the same time. "
This way." Sonfred says with a little more impatience. [
Private to Marcus: You have many options available: Speak to father, speak to mother, return to your quarters and collect new items, attempt to spy on the party, and more, if you are creative.] The party follows him another twenty feet down the hall were he abruptly turns around and faces them; waving his hands toward both sides of the hall, he says, "
One room for the ladies, another for the gentlemen." His eyes study the group's attire with a repulsed expression, "
There are also suitable clothes inside for you to (he scowls once more at the filthy tunics and armors) ...change into. As well as small gifts from the master of the house. You willed be called upon when lunch is served." He scowls once more, an apparently common expression of his, at Dwalin's axe, "
I'll also mention no weapons are permitted in the dining hall, for guard and guest alike." Sonfred stiffly chuckles, "
That is actually at the insistence of Madame Larlben, who demands she should not need to fear for her life during meals. Forgetful guards have received the most vicious of scoldings! I'll leave you to your chambers." Sonfred abruptly turns once more and walks away down the hall while the party opens their rooms.
They are astounded. Herr Johannes steps on the rug, his feet sinking softly into the dark red color. Three beds are arranged around each room, each with a bed frame seemingly hand-carved to match the carvings in the hall. In the men's room, one entire wall is painted with a beautiful landscape, the mountain ranges of Cathyria, from one end to the other in a panorama; in the ladies, there is another landscape painting, the coastline of Perdane with its cliffs and beaches. The furniture is just as exquisite with several polished tables and dressers. Within each room there is another door, leading to a bath, and a glass door leading to a small balcony; both balconies overlook one of the Larlben Estate gardens, from where the flower patterns can be fully enjoyed (In fact, the gardens were designed from the vantage point of the guest rooms). On top of the beds are small latched boxes, which contain gifts for everyone. Sure would be nice to live here...
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