<div class="floatright"><div align="center">(https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/006/763/746/large/lee-do-kyung-cdd.jpg?1501077532)<br/>Elaine Bedegar</div></div><br/>Elaine's eyes were glazed with desire as Larissa held her chin, shivering at the authority in her beloved's voice. Still she accepted the offered hand, rising to her feet somewhat unsteadily. She slipped an arm around Larissa's waist, leaning heavily though not, it seemed, entirely due to fatigue. Bedegar nuzzled into Larissa's neck, planting a few light kisses.<br/><br/>"Very close," Elaine said, practically purring. "That little trick of yours caught me off guard. I'll be ready for it next time."<br/><br/>Kasala, still watching from the sidelines, approached. She seemed to be studying Larissa's boots intently. "How curious," she said. "I wonder if reclaiming Castle Rend has imbued your boots with some long-forgotten power."