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[@Lucius Cypher][@Pyromania99]
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Following Maeda into her office, Livia had to say she was impressed. It was well furnished, just as the Mayor's was. Not at all what she had been expecting from a simple teacher. The furniture and tapestries were of the finest craftsmanship, and one could tell they were likely quite expensive. A few instruments were laid to the side not far off, either. Perhaps Maeda was skilled in playing? A thought for later. Taking a seat, Livia took the tea with a quiet thanks as the Arachne continued. Livia was immediately concerned.

Setting aside the marvel that was the metal bird, what had Maeda heard? More skilled that most? Expecting her? Did Mayor Nicolas inform her? What exactly did her mother write in that letter? Maeda was talking as if she was already an accomplished mage, and certainly she was knowledgeable in those fields, but actual magic? She hadn't yet had any practice with actual spell casting aside from watching Bezif cast his. There was some sort of misunderstanding here, likely thanks to the further meddling of her mother. She briefly thought about clearing it up, but a quick glance over to Katherine removed any such thought from her head. She wasn't about to openly admit to being weak.

[color=a187be]"I see,"[/color] Livia replied as Maeda finished, setting the teacup down and observing the bird. [color=a187be]"Well I'm flattered that one such as yourself considers my skill worthy of note when I've hardly done anything deserving of it."[/color] She replied in a humble manner before continuing. [color=a187be]"But as you said, Mayor Nicolas said nothing about there already being undead and potential dangers aside from what you would expect to find."[/color] That certainly complicated things even further, but she wasn't about to back down in front of Katherine, or about to let rumors spread about how weak she was. No risk no reward, as they say. A magical presence deep within the crypt as well? Now that was both interesting and concerning. The rewards were greatly outweighing the potential risk. So much so she'd even put up with Katherine's presence to explore that ruin.

[color=a187be]"Well lets get to business then,"[/color] Livia continued, picking up Creme from her shoulder and placing the kitten in her lap. He promptly pawed the arm rest of the chair, mewing curiously at Katherine. [color=a187be]"The faster we solve this problem the sooner the mines can be opened fully again. A few zombies shall not be much of a trouble as long as I stay alert. I'll buy a few supplies that may help before I leave as well."[/color] One could never hurt to be prepared. She'd just need to see what supplies she could buy from the local store. [color=a187be]"But what of these components do you need for the bird?"[/color]

She just hoped her [i]sister dearest[/i] kept her mouth shut without needing to be told.


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-bottle of black ink
-quill
-small knife
-set of Fine Clothes
-signet ring
-scroll of pedigree
-The adorable kitten known as Crème.
Money: 10gp

Max carry weight: 135lbs
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