(Since th king is sick, they actually have a good excuse to insist, and Corabis can even corroborate.<img alt=":)" src="./images/smilies/smile.gif" title="Smile"/>)<br/><br/>"Now, now, everyone, no need to be so hostile." Spectra said with a calming tone as she reemerged from the shadows in her normal form. The second guard then spoke up again.<br/><br/>"I'm afraid we must insist. No insult was intended but, the king is a little under the weather at the moment. We're aware most outsiders prefer to wash away the salt water and our hotsprings are both rejuvinating and full of nutrients that, I assume, a plant based being should enjoy. No one will be seeing the king until any potential outside contaminates have been removed. I hope you understand but, for the king, of course we'll take every precaution."<br/><br/>Spectra smiled politely before speaking up again. "He's telling the truth, and Corabis recognizes this as well. It would appear the king is currently unwell. I'm certain the captain and our other furry or feathered friends would enjoy washing away the salt, as well. Regardless, it would seem there's little other choice." She said, agreeing with the guard and seemingly willing to play along, before adding. "Besides, I've met many royals, God's, so on in my days and even if it does turn out to be some sort of clever-ish, ploy to separate us and leave us in a vulnerable position. I'm certain the captain and her crew, and everyone else is more than capable of handling themselves. Personally, I find a certain strength in vulnerability that I enjoy."<br/><br/>Her statement caused the guards eyes to briefly go wide before returning to a flat business like look again.<br/><br/>Meanwhile Sin just grinned as though she'd been presented with a challenge and would happily accept it. No one was being fooled, even Corabis's initial invitation was full of dangerous undertones, so everyone was expecting some level of trouble.<br/><br/>"So, who's up for an enjoyable hot spring mineral bath?" Spectra chirped happily, ready to play along regardless.