Eros did as told, uncoiling from the limp man to slither up to where his mistress slept, hissing softly and moving gently as to not disturb her, the python laid himself along her still form. His head falling to rest against her own as silence fills the estate once more. 

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"How the hell are we lost?" A voice frantically hissed, all four paused as they turned another corner and came across the same tapestry and vase as before. They'd managed to get the just fine, finding the room however was proving more trouble then it was truly worth. 

"I'm just letting you know. This whole damn estate seems like one big maze to me." Another stated in the silence thar followed, moving as one they began to walk down the hallway, steps slow and hesitant. 

They felt watched. [@pyroman]