Rhazii's red eyes widened. "Uh, no aunt Kaleeth, we're fine." He forced a grin.

Janius didn't turn around. He murmured for only Kaleeth to hear when she looked ahead again. "I think Rhazii and that maid might have had a...an encounter while they were off in private. Perhaps we should let Ahnasha and Fendros know. They'll want to deal with it, I think." Janius kept a smile. Judging by what he had heard, Rhazii had probably approached it appropriately in terms of his lycanthropy.

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"Do not rush, Lycan Queen," Lunise said softly. She was about done with a quick application of makeup, so she followed Meesei out and closed the door behind them. Before Meesei could ask any more, Lunise drew up her hood to obscure her salted and sanded hair, clasped her hands behind her back, and walked in the opposite direction of Meesei's heading.

When Meesei was partway down the hall, away from Lunise's chamber, she heard her voice echoing through. "You there, servant. Run and find your master. Tell him that the guest Justicar Lunise requests a hot bath and dinner for two in her chambers. I shall expect such in no less than an hour."

"Uh- y-yes ma'am!" A young voice stammered, before briskly stepping away. No doubt Lunise's hood, height, and authority had not changed since they had left.