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Leaving the contents of her goblet unsullied, Ji Xiang ignored the baffled looks of the bartender and sailed her way up the groaning steps and down the sighing floorboards of the corridor. The interior of the tavern was tastefully decorated, with soft lighting that caressed one’s body. She could hear the rapturous whispers of past inhabitants tickling her ears and every piece of ornament and furniture breathed warm overtures to her ~ Nothing much has changed, really. ~ Entering her room, she fastened the lock immediately before advancing towards the bed and placing the hood gently upon it.
I might as well just do a quick check before I turn in. ~ She untied the knot of her bundle and ran her fingers expertly among the assortment of items ~ Done. ~ Rapidly, she secured the package and hugged it to herself, then lowered herself onto the bed ~ I wonder what tomorrow will bring… ~ That was the danger. She never could sleep when her thoughts galloped so wantonly, and fatigue was the last thing she desired for her maiden adventure ~ But how else should I feel? ~ Turning to her left and crouching her right leg ~ I wonder what Sayn will be up to tonight, before she sleeps. ~ There were so many questions surrounding her mysterious companion that she doubted she could list them before the night was over ~ Where does she come from, and why does she keep wearing that hood over her head? ~ A grin crossed her countenance as she remembered her own intent for the morrow ~ What is she delivering? And where is this Candlekeep? What significance does the parcel bear to her? ~ She turned to her right now, a furrow forming her brow ~ Will we become good friends with time, I wonder… she didn’t seem too pleased with my asking to join her, after all. ~ Resuming to lying on her back again ~ Anyhow, I will try to be a useful companion. Which reminds me, I really need to get some sleep.
Closing her eyes, she began to chant silently the scriptures Teacher had cited, feeling herself relax, drifting to the wondrous state of the unconscious…
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