<span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">Ariana timidly peered at the two travelers, nibbling on her lower lip in a gesture of a nervous habit. Unlike her darker haired counterpart, meeting strangers was always a nerve wracking experience. Even with years of greeting travelers on behalf of the goddess, the amount of suffering under the cruel hands of others as a child did not make for much self assurance. If that wasn't enough to make her feel uncomfortable, Nyx' last words had sent a foreboding feeling to settle in her stomach. However, she mentally scolded herself and let a small smile grace her features. She cleared her throat before she spoke again.<br/><br/>"Please. Come join us in sharing a meal." Ariana turned carefully to lead them towards the inner chamber. She easily maneuvered her way through the dimly lit darkness, making sure to lift the hem of her chiton to keep it out of the way where small puddles formed from the storm. After some time, they stepped through the entrance where they were met by the bustle of the others preparing to break their fast.<br/><br/>The floor was made of polished marble and the columns of smooth alabaster. Since the room was an enclosed area of the cave with no source of natural light, the walls were lined with the luminescent stones that lit the entire space. There were silk cushions placed strategically in different areas to provide a comfortable place to rest and a low table towards the center of the room that was set to accommodate the priestesses and their two guests. Usually it would have been set with enough of the finest foods for only the two high priestesses but tonight it was nearly threefold. Warm bread, ripened fruits, fresh vegetables, and other dishes made by the lower priestesses covered every inch of the surface.<br/><br/>As Ariana motioned for the group to take their seats and get comfortable, two of the younger girls came to wash the hands and feet of the two priests and to relieve them of their traveling bags. When all were settled, she began to pour a rich, full-bodied red wine into their respective goblets.</span>