Emiri temporarily ignored Jaakuna (and his bad joke) as she looked around, though Nadeline did let out a slight chuckle. A chill went up her spine, a very familiar one, but she couldn't quite place it. Perhaps the enemy was lurking around the corner. "[b][color=f6989d]Follow me.[/color][/b]" She said, running to the stairs. The Waterway was a maze now, as the lowered water levels meant that there were more possible routes. Perhaps the place went deeper; she didn't want to find out, and getting to the castle was much more important. The trio walked through the paths, but Emiri found it particularly odd that there weren't any soldiers. She wanted to take it that they were too busy fighting among themselves, but she chalked it up as either one (Dalmascan or Archadian) waiting for them at the castle.

Nadeline very well gagged and nearly vomited. The stench was dreadful! At least Jaakuna made some sort of reaction, she could hardly believe Emiri simply walked through with no problem. Oh, she would need a very good scrubbing after this, perhaps multiple baths. Oh and the smell...she'd have to get rid of her clothes. And undergarments. And her shoes; no telling what she was stepping on. True, she was glad that there was no water, but just thinking of all the germs and filth made her skin crawl. Yes, once everything was said and done and settled, a bath was in order. For all of them.

Emiri paused before a set of stairs. This one was different then the rest, mirroring the one that lead up to Lowtown. "[b][color=f6989d]This is it. Be ready for anything.[/color][/b]" She told her companions, sword at the ready as she ascended the stairs. Nadeline took out her rapier, climbing the steps with some uncertainty. She prayed there wouldn't be a fight; monsters were one thing but soldiers? She couldn't bear the thought of having to harm people.