Re: 52a - Under siege
The conversation continues in the main room of the inn, and Morgan strives to learn more about his mysterious forebear, only to find that these people, who have actually met the incredible Julian, seem to have paid little attention to the great man...
Upstairs, Dorian continues to work, observed by D'Ombra, though much of what the man does is a mystery to the wolf. Lights seem to slide through the dimness of the room, and occasional rivers of luminance flow from his fingers, drawing arcane traceries in the air.
Once, there is a popping sound, and a sudden drop in pressure in the chamber...
Roman of Chanicut sits alone, and remembers that he sent one of the urchins to find Harlequin, but the man has not turned up yet.
Though there is no connecting door to the next room, the wall is little more than a thin partition, and beyond it he can hear the sound of water being carried in, and poured into the bath. Finally, he hears a door close, and then there is quiet...
In her own room, Banglen-Yp waits while the servants fetch buckets of hot water, and fill the bath. The water steams invitingly, and finally it seems that they are done for now. The last girl to leave says, "One of us'll be sittin' out in the corrider, Miss. If'n yer needs more 'ot water'r summat, jus' ring that li'l' bell nex' ter the bath." Then she steps out of the room and pulls the door closed.
Alone, Banglen-Yp steps forward and sinks, fully-clothed, into the hot water...