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Location: The Pulp Kingdom of Empress Violet
On site: Violet Benu, Liya.



"You must be tired after accomplishing your walk Liya. Though my dear, you're not even glowing." Her blond brows rise a bit.

"I have a gift for you, something which could make your life easier or complicate it incredibly." Ruby lips lifting at the corners. She takes out a small wooden box.
"You will find the Hydra Heads, including me within. All done in oil paints on cardstock. They are more than mere pictures for you to identify them. No this is as mystical, and sometimes as useful as the sigil you just walked." She taps the top of the wooden box, "You will be added to these pictures now that you have accomplished the Hydra's path."

Violet walks with Violet as she goes over the trumps within the wooden box. Showing her the other Hydra Heads and giving Liya her personal take on each one. When she is done she says, "I have a room where you can rest, I will have a meal brought to you when you are ready. I am sure you will be excited to explore the many worlds now that you are able too."

Liya let out a deep breath as she finished her walk. She smiled warmly at her mentor, “That is because you outshine everyone in your presence, Lady Violet. Thank you for this opportunity.”

She follows along with a nod, “A hot bath and a nap would be nice. Would you care to join me for dinner afterwards? If you’re not already engaged somewhere else.”

"Ahh such compliments, I would almost think you were a man." She laughs and somehow even that was lovely.

"I don't have plans, so I may join you at that. Rest up now and don't use those cards yet I will give you some instruction on them later. Especially don't stare at Howard's too long that book of his." She shakes her head her cascading hair revealing both eyes a moment.

"I am honestly surprised you don't look more tired. You really must have prepared for the walk and took it more seriously than most. Good thing too, I told you that others have died in the attempt. The path to power is no joke, yet you passed with flying colors." She stood at the door a moment in case you had more to say before leaving you to your room.

Inside your room a tropical bird with bright colors stood in your window.

“When I set my mind on something, I take it seriously. Especially when it involves my life. I’m quite fond of living.,” she mused.

Liya followed Violet into the room, the bright bird catching her eye. “What a pretty little bird.”

Turning to Violet, “Thank you again for this opportunity and the cards. I look forward to seeing you later.”

"That is something we have in common." Her lips purse into a smile.

Her eyes move to the bird then raised one brow, "Yes the island has many such birds. It is pretty, I have been wanting to import peacocks. Though the island is loud enough, Perhaps I will find a world with more quiet peacocks. Enjoy your nap Liya." She turns and heads off leaving you to your own devices.

Liya set the box of cards on a table a kicked off her shoes.  She walked to the window and smile as she looked at the beautiful landscape. Violet truly had great taste.

She took the cards with her as she stretched out across the bed, and took them out. Carful not to make contact with the images, Liya looked at each card admiring the artwork. She soon closes her eyes and fell asleep.

Dreams fill her vision as she sleeps of a Hydra whose heads each regard her looking down at her for moments. One of the head rears up mouth open before shooting down towards her before she awakens.

Liya woke with a start as the Hydra head came towards her. Disoriented for a moment she shakes the dream from her head and puts away her cards before climbing out of bed.

She freshened up and brushed her long hair as she looked out the window again. Though she preferred her home in the forest, she could appreciate the beauty of the tropical landscape here.  Unsure of how long she was asleep, Liya prepared for dinner with Violet.

There was a slight knock at her door.