Come down they did.  The two elves stared, shifting uncomfortably but trying not to let the new-bloods notice.  Doris's smile faltered briefly, but came back after only a moment--though a little sadder this time.  The other two, Mel and Stel, didn't react beyond a stern nod of acknowledgement from the one and a cheerful smile from the other.

[color=8b4513]"Amaterasu, huh.  Solome-san still training kids like you?"[/color]

Koph nodded--the fact seemed self-apparent to her, as they were in Amaterasu Familia and here in the Dungeon.

[color=8b4513]"That's good.  He is a good man."[/color]  For a moment Doris's eyes were glazed over, looking at something far off in the distance.  Then she shook her head and she was back.  [color=8d4513]"When you head home tonight, tell 'im Doris said hi."[/color]

Again Koph nodded.

[color=ffd700]"Ooh, me too!  You can tell your goddess that Astella Isabella sends her best wishes and congratulations."[/color]

[color=ff4500]"What are you doing?  You don't even know Amaterasu-sama.  What are you even sending congratulations for?"[/color]

[color=ffd700]"For having two beautiful children, of course!"[/color]

Koph remained silent, though a little bit of color was starting to show through the dark skin of her cheeks.

[color=8b4513]"Let's move, girls!  We're almost home, and I for one need a long, hot bath!"[/color]  So saying, Doris started their procession up again, leading the way back up the tunnels Koph and Voltaire had just come from.

Just as she passed by the pair, the Prum spun back to quietly say, [color=ffd700]"Straight ahead will be pretty boring for a while, but there's something good two tunnels over.  Just take the next left, then straight, then left."[/color]  With one last wink, she turned around and hurried back to join her teammates.

With that, the strange encounter was over.  Koph let out a deep breath as she relaxed.  [color=00ff7f]"Something good?"[/color] she asked, turning to face Voltaire--as though he would have any better idea than she about what that might mean.