Piper tried not to take offense when he motioned to her chest since she had never worn armor before, â€œFine, Iâ€™ll just talk with the shop owner and get what I need.â€ She yawned than and was so thankful for the bed and the walls around them. She felt a lot safer in the inn then she had out on the open, â€œNight Balthazar.â€ She said sleepily as she pulled her cloak and covers tight around herself and quickly slipped off into a dark oblivion.<br/><br/>Through the night Piperâ€™s eyes kept moving rapidly under her eye lids. Dreams came to her this night as it had for the last two days. The shine of moon light on a drawn sword, the red eyes of a monstrous creature, a cry of pain, and bloodâ€¦.<br/><br/>Piper awake with her body covered in a cold sweat. She shivered and added some more coals to the fire to warm up the warm a little more. The sun would be up in a little while but she felt completely gross now. She put on her cloak and hat, grabbed a couple of coins and a change of clothes, and quietly left the room she was sharing with Balthazar who was still sleeping on the floor. Down stairs she caught sight of the owner of the inn and asked about a bath which lucky for her they had a bathing room. She didnâ€™t take her time in the bath, just in case Bal woke up and thought she had left him there. She got dressed in clean clothes, brushed her hair and dried it as best she could. When she was satisfied she bought some bread and dried meat from the inn keeper and brought the items upstairs.<br/><br/>â€œMorning Bal!â€ She said cheerily as she pushed her cowl back and practically skipped over to his sleeping spot, â€œI got some food and they have a bath so if you want to take one it is only three coppers.â€ She handed him his share and plopped onto the bed to eat her own. They both had canteens which she drank some of hers while she ate. When they were ready to go she led the way to the armor store. Luckily for her the blacksmith had a daughter who helped her gather the armor and undergarments that she needed. She even helped her put on her new light leathers and of course she had needed a corset. She looked in the mirror with the Blacksmiths daughter making sure she was comfortable and that the armor fit, â€œYou look lovely milady but can I suggest something?â€ Piper had just been about to leave since she was all fitted and ready to go but she turned and nodded, â€œWhat is it?â€ â€œWell, perhaps you would look better if you did this?â€ She reached out and took Piperâ€™s hat, letting her hair fall down, and then the girl braided her hair to keep it out of her face, â€œThere, that looks a lot better and you donâ€™t have to worry about losing the hat in a fight.â€<br/><br/>Piper fidgeted a little as she looked at herself now with her hair tied back. She guessed it looked nice but now she looked, like a woman. There could be no doubt that she was since her breasts were held tightly by the corset and armor, giving her some cleavage. Her slender neck was open and led to her regal chin and pretty face that was now clearly feminine. Her hips and thighs were encased leathers leaving nothing to the imagination and her new boots gave another inch to her height, â€œAre you sure about this?â€ The daughter smiled encouragingly and clapped her on the back, â€œIâ€™m sure the man youâ€™re traveling with will surely like the way you look.â€ Piper blushed and shook her head, â€œWhat!? Bal, no way he couldnâ€™t care less that Iâ€™m a woman. Besides we are just traveling companions.â€ The daughter laughed and gave her a â€˜sure you areâ€™ look and handed her the cloak, â€œWe are.â€ She said weakly as she put her cloak on and went out to where Bal was standing after paying for his own armor. Both their faces were now covered so the only one who had seen her face was the Blacksmiths daughter, â€œReady to go?â€ He wouldnâ€™t be able to see her new armor yet, at least until they were a days away or so with a caravan.