<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/e2/8B39CC2A-1000-4A6D-8442-80198BA60F8F.jpeg)</div><br/>One of the stranger actions of a nobleborn with a signet ring was her choice of table: one with a huge hole in it where one orc had put a fist-sized hole into it.  Without her finery, the only other clue besides the signet ring was her bearing, and plenty of nobility demanded the best; some would rather stand than tolerate imperfection.<br/><br/>The reason why became quite evident immediately after when she started to cast a spell, placing a hand upon her amulet to draw strength before placing both palms to either sides of the hole.  The process took a minute, during which she kept chanting, and soon the hole was as good as new.<br/><br/>This process would soon be noticed as habitual and common with her during her time at the Dry Gulch.  When not particularly busy and spotting broken objects in need of Mending, such as fragile mugs, she did so without word and without complaint, asking nothing and drawing no attention beyond the overtness of Spellcasting.<br/><br/>Soon enough, she was talking with Kitty and enjoying a glass of fine Elven wine, a delicacy she’d obviously missed in the weeks since she’d had a proper vintage.  It wasn’t that she couldn’t handle the traveling or the wilderness; it was that civilization was simply better in all ways, and that anyone thought otherwise baffled her.<br/><br/>Fine food and drink were definitely amenable, but the very best room less so, as she explained, “In my experience with innkeepers, it’s often best for you to have the very best room open for the event that another noble comes through.  Although unlikely, I know it gets very difficult for you, and I’d rather not again be challenged to a duel for the privilege of the very best room.  Without offense, I also doubt the next quality down is all that different.”  One of the great but not rooms would be sufficient.<br/><br/>“Another thing I should discuss would be if the inn has a tub and basin for washing.  A cubic foot of water is sufficient and I’ll be able to heat it with my magic if need be.”  Although she hoped for better, it was important to give her minimum standards so that the innkeeper wouldn’t be afraid of offending if they couldn’t be met.  “Though certainly a full tub of-“<br/><br/>The sudden shouting caught her attention, and without pausing to explain or finish the conversation, Alisandra rushed out into the night to assess the situation.  Personal comforts and negotiations could always wait when shouts were heard, innocent people may well be in danger, and she never shirked the obligation to use her power for that responsibility.  However, it would mean watching for a bit at first and determining what was going on.