OOC: Sorry, I see I'd forgotten to include Maddie before... oops.<br/><br/><hr/><br/><strong>Katrina d'Errinieu</strong>, Storeroom [Katrina, Justine, Maddie]<br/><br/>Kat grinned like her namesake, at the fear in her maid's eyes. She knew full well the girl would not disobey her if she ordered her to follow them into the darkness below. It was... interesting to Kat, to have another in such total thrall.<br/><br/>Her smile softened with a small effort as Justine returned. The stairs, lit by the shining lantern, were a creepy, and the shadowy shapes at the edge of the light added to the spooky sensation of adventure. Perfect! she thought, just the kind of place to set a heart racing.<br/><br/>"By all means, my dear Justine," she replied, stepping aside from the opening. "You lead with the light, and we shall see what's down there!"<br/><br/>She let the other lead the way, stepping close behind her and peering curiously over her shoulder as they descended into the darkness. As she stepped onto the stair, though, she spared a glance at her maid again, and a quick thought. it wouldn't do to have the wretched girl panic down there, no matter how fun it might be to provoke her - Justine would likely care, and make a fuss, and<em>that </em>would spoil the main fun. But, on the other hand, the girl could be useful to have on hand... a dilemma.<br/><br/><em>So, Kat, compromise.</em>She fluttered a hand at Maddie, and spoke. "Stay in earshot, and we shall call if we need you." The girl could stay above ground, and still be handy if needed. That she was confining her maid to a tiny area did not concern Kat in the least - it was, after all, a privilege for Maddie to serve her betters.