The old man was taken aback by the Peony's words, and the only thing further heard from him was quiet wordless mutterings under his breath as the boat rocked slightly. The prisoners generally seemed respectful, if not grateful, for the prayer, some even taking the time to bow their heads in reverence. When it was completed, they piled into the boat which barely seemed to hold them all.

"Well, I'm going back," came the response from the dwarven cleric. "Tossed in a goldfish bowl to rot, then fights like that? I've had about enough of this sewer." Solglia stepped into the boat along with the other prisoners, then looked back to Eilina and Auro'pol. "You coming with me?"

Eilina shook her head. "Professional curiosity requires me to stay," she said with a smile. "At least for now. It's not every day you see fishmen, devils, and dragons all working together." 

"Suit yourself. I'll send the boat back with the current so you won't have to swim in... that." Solglia waited for the moon elf bladesinger to make his choice, then shoved off with the prisoners, paddling against the flow with the aid of one pf the stronger among them. They soon rounded the corner out of sight.

"All right. Let's go chevk out this other path, then!" Eilina suggested, almost giddy with excitement. Either she was feeling like stretching her legs after being cramped so long, or that "professional curiosity" she mentioned had her nearly hyper, but the gnome rushed towards the side passage as fast as her short legs would carry her.

As everyone eventually moved together, following the path behind the devil's throne, they came to a dead end with a lit brazier still smoking in the enclosed space. Other than the fire, possibly magical in nature, there was little else of interest asides from the scattered gems and coins on the floor. Another 20 gold pieces, about a hundred silver, and four bright blue sapphires greeted them. A king's reward this was not. After about twenty minutes had passed, the sound of the folding boat thudding against the bridge could be heard. 

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