By mid-afternoon, the group had returned to the manor, their arms loaded with bags, new clothes and upgraded gear.
The atmosphere in the massive lounge was incredibly peaceful.
Astrid was sitting in a high-backed velvet armchair, happily reading her new romance novel, occasionally hiding her flushed face behind the golden cover.
Across the room, Lyra was carefully oiling the blade of her new masterwork sword, treating the weapon with absolute reverence, while Kala slept softly on the rug hugging her stuffed bear.
Eternia was pacing silently around the perimeter of the room, thoroughly enjoying the complete lack of noise her new boots produced.
'I don't even have to put effort into being silent.' Eternia thought while looking at Astrid. She wondered if she could attack the Mage much faster now…
And Ren was positioned directly in the center of the room, lounging horizontally across the massive plush velvet sofa.
