<blockquote><div><cite>Lev Sogluyem wrote:</cite>"Ladies."</div></blockquote><br/>Alyssa's heart skips a beat at Lev's address. His voice is at once alluring and terrifying, and and even his single word of acknowledgment carries a subtle tone of threat... or promise. She's certain that the naga would have no qualms about, or difficulty with, delivering both of them to his stomach, whether by brute force or manipulation.<br/><br/>She tenses as Lev's body shifts, relaxing only a little as his reptilian end slithers aside. "Sir," she responds, her voice barely a peep, and hurries past, keeping as much distance between herself and his crimson coils as possible. She breathes a sigh of relief as the aristocratic naga continues on his way, focusing on the comforting grip of Mindy's hand in her own and willing her heart to stop pounding.<br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>Lerkur wrote:</cite>"Could you go on ahead to the room and let the others know that we going to have more guests? It will take less trips if there are less people to bring."</div></blockquote><br/>"Of course," Alyssa responds, but hesitates before departing to look over Mindy. She appears to be quite shaken, moreso than even  their close encounter with the naga could account for; in fact, she's looked a bit ill ever since their arrival in the lumberyard... perhaps teleportation near the inn is more dangerous than the imp suggested?<br/><br/>"But, perhaps we should wait here a moment first," she adds. "You look as if you could use a rest. Or, if you'd prefer, I could try a bit of restorative magic."<br/><br/>(If Mindy accepts)<span style="font-style: italic">Patron of the frontiers, lend your aid to a weary traveler...</span>Calling to mind one of the Saint's prayers, Alyssa lays a hand on Mindy's shoulder. The light and sound of the inn grow preternaturally clear for a moment as she channels a conduit of positive energy, suffusing her elven companion with a gentle glow reminiscent of a night's rest in a warm bed.<br/><span style="font-size: 80%; line-height: 116%;"><br/>[Alyssa uses Opportunistic Piety to heal Mindy: 22 hit points restored]<br/>[4 inspiration points left this encounter, 5 daily used of OP remaining]<br/></span><br/>Once she's satisfied that Mindy is well enough to travel, Alyssa departs for the suite, statying as clear of the tavern's rowdier nocturnal patrons as possible. (Assuming no one interferes) Arriving at their room, Alyssa admits herself and offers her companions a nod of greeting. "Everyone is well," she says, "and will be returning shortly. Miss Mindy's companions will be joining us here, at least until tomorrow morning."