The paladin sighed softly, shaking her head as Shadowe gave her a brief version of how this kissing started.  "A kiss is special.  We at the monastery were taught not to give up such things so quickly, so to think that a woman would...would<em>choose</em>to give up such a precious thing, just like that...It boggles the mind.  No wonder her father's angry with you, though.  Even if she offered, you<em>could</em>have said no.  Maybe he thinks you forced a kiss on her.  Anyway, err...yes, the ruins.  I'll let him know, then I need to change into my armor."  She nodded, waiting until the half-elf was out of the tavern before she approached the grumpy bartender.  "We're going to be back after this quest, I promise you.  And uhm...I'm sorry that he...yes."  She motioned awkwardly to her lips with a pointer finger, showing genuine concern before taking her leave and heading back to her room, where she donned her armor once more.<br/><br/>It was no easy task to get through all the hustle and bustle wearing heavy armor, but she managed, and the two began to set off into the wild sands again, the close location of the spaceport noted.  "It's not quite so difficult if you practice something similar more often, Shadowe.  I would've thought you'd be used to sweating by now, if nothing else."  She half-taunted, trying to find some sign of a ruin.  "Which direction did you say these ruins were in?"  She asked, showing no fear whatsoever as she stopped for him to answer.  I'll lead the way, and you can watch our backs.