>>6096071And you’re off. You don’t even bother to close the window behind you. The note you left on your pillow will alert everyone that you’re safe and not kidnapped. Then, it’s up to Alyssa to maneuver out of the courtyard and into the city. The Capital’s still in curfew, but you notice much less agitation as you walk through cramped and dirty alleys. Guard patrols are unharressed and unheckled, many people obey the rules and those that don’t look to only be going on small walks between buildings Red must’ve been right about how letting slip how Stranger’s are involved pacified an entire city. You never really thought much about it before but they genuinely are hated, not even foreigners from belligerent kingdoms are so feared.
Only once the maid is certain the two of you’re safe that she turns back to you and asks the simple question, “Where to?”
A breath of air leaves your mouth before you click your tongue. Now, where might Marie be? That is something you’re uncertain of. And even if you don’t necessarily need to find her immediately, you’re still deadset on joining her come morning. But for now, where do you want to go?
>Good chance Marie’s at Asher’s place again>The Cathedral isn’t a bad option to check>Someplace else? [Write-in] 