<div class="floatright">(http://i68.tinypic.com/2d1235x.jpg)</div><br/>"Brothels?"  Alcina blinked in brief confusion.  Her cheeks began to flush red as understanding flashed in her blue eyes.  "Brothels?!"  The second time was about half an octave higher than the first, and noticeably louder too.  Her chin tilted up sharply, her lips thinning.  For a brief moment, she wondered if it was proper to challenge a priestess to a duel.  Probably not, unfortunately.<br/><br/>Fortunately for both of them, the arrival of the nobleman saved Alcina from a possibly rash action.  And... she say the tears in Landa's eyes.  "That's fine."  Alcina called after the priestess, her voice falsely cheerful.  "You wouldn't have anything in my friend's size, anyway.  With her longer legs<em>and</em>more slender waist..."  Alcina shook her head sadly.  "No, nothing<em>you</em>would have would look good on her."<br/><br/>Turning back to Landa, Alcina smirked.  "How do you like that?"  Once again, her smile softened.  "Really, Landa, don't let her bother you either.  She's probably just jealous.  And you're gorgeous, and kind besides.  Now, come on."  With another of her charming smiles, she reached out to give her friend's arm another gentle touch.  "Let's go try on some pretty things together!  It'll be fun!  I bet that will cheer you up."  With a decisive nod, Alcina began to tug her friend back out of the temple grounds, following the directions the nobleman had given.