[Center][b][H3]Lyrena
Capitol city of Barcea[/H3][/b][/Center]

Passing under the huge Golden arch into the capitol was an incredible feeling, Lyrena watched in awe as the horse trotted gracefully through it, it was like a scene from a parade.
The change in atmosphere was evident right away as the hussle and bussle of busy city life erupted around them. The residents soon, however, noticed who had passed through their city gates and parted, bowing deeply to their prince and his companions as theg passed.
Lyrena had been physically and emotionally drained from the journey back to her homeland, it was apparent in wvery aspect of her being, it showed in her face but mostly in her movement which had now become hindered and somewhat lethargic. She noticed an Inn a short way up the path on which they were travelling and informed the Prince of her situation.

[B]"Your highness, I'm afraid I must temporarily depart, i haven't managed decent sleep for what seems like a lifetime and the Inn ahead presents me with an opportunity I'm afraid i can not refuse."[/b] Her words were clear but lacked enthusiasm.

She waited for the convoy to slow to a halt before dismounting, she headed for the door, turning to face her companions.

[B]"You will find me here if I am needed, I plan to make myself at home in this city for a while. Please, do find me when you decide your course of action, include me in any plans you make... and again thank you "[/b] 
She turned and entered the Inn.

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The water was cooling now, it ran a course across her body which would soon become unbearable as it returned to its natural cold state. She thought hard on a time where she had showered for a longer period than this one. There wasn't one. Grasping the faucet and turning it killed the stream and left an unwelcome silence, the lack of audible distraction brought her mind back to that village. She blinked the images of death from her mind and took a warm towel from the rack, wrapping it around her body.
The clear blue sky was warming, it's presence was welcoming and offered respite from overwhelming stress that her body and mind had endured these last weeks. Now, however, she had arrived not only home in Barcea, but in the Capitol itself where she thought Arvis would be heading, she would have to keep an eye open for him from now on.
Walking over to the bed she lay down and felt its embrace as her body fell into it, she let out a sigh and slid under the duvet and into a warmth and comfort she had not felt for many weeks, the deep sleep that followed had not been felt either but was more than welcome now, though only a nap, the decent rest would restore her enough to allow logical thinking and strength enough to head up to castle afterward.