<br/><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/opmuajN.jpg)</div><br/>Cass hadn't excepted Elenetha's return this early. To be honest in lieu of everything else happening lately the elf had slipped her mind entirely. She doubly didn't expect to find herself pulled into her warm embrace, a sharp contrast to the pale elf who's skin felt cool to the touch, "Mmph! Ermmm..." Cass'andra's cheeks turned purple again as her face was buried in her splendid bosom. Her first instinct was to pull away, but after a few moments of hugging and petting she relented and sunk dreamily into her arms. Since they had first met her, the gang had never known Cass to be intimate with anyone, nor did she have any close relationships that they knew of. As far as they knew this may have been the first hug she received in her life, and it certainly looked that way considering how she seemed to melt under Elenetha's touch.<br/><br/>After spending entirely too much time allowing herself to be spoiled, Cass reluctantly pulled herself free from Elenetha's cleavage, "It's a long story, but the gist is as Katra says. We'll be aiding the Countess Feratti in securing Lord Blackcrest's daughter as her fiancé" (Elenetha only)<div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spout Lore 7-9</div><div class="spoiler_body">Lord Harlan Blackcrest: A former adventurer of considerable success and renown. He was well known for his dueling prowess and in addition to completing many quests he was also a long time arena champion. Has a good deal of influence in the official Adventurer's Guild<br/><br/>Countess Carmilla Feratti: A reclusive noble of uncertain age and origin. She is the Countess of Rouche County, holding lordship over many of the farms that directly feed the Capital. As such her influence is considerable, though she tends to avoid politics and the public eye in general.</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spout Lore 10+</div><div class="spoiler_body">Sera Blackcrest: The daughter of Harlan Blackcrest. She is a member of the Adventurer's Guild, and by all accounts is a competent fighter, though many find her personality to be a bit lacking. You've heard tell through some acquaintances at the guild that part of her success is due to having access to her father's hand-me-down magic weapons, including some kind of armor breaking sword.</div></div>Cass'andra briefly explained, "And Elenetha has been out doing some...<em>special errands</em>for me. In fact I wasn't sure she'd be back already. I hope things went well?" she asked, giving a questioning look at the elf. Her job had been to deliver a package to to their landlord, who happened to be vacationing out of town at the moment. She was also tasked with fulfilling any...<em>requests</em>that may have been asked of her. The kind of requests that left most women walking funny, though Elenetha seemed to be fine.<br/><br/>"A-Anyways!" she stammered, pulling herself to her feet, "We should start getting ready. The last thing we need is to be late. Grab some breakfast and get dressed in something presentable" she said, snatching up a pastry of her own before disappearing into her room.