[IRP] Secrets of the Empire

[Toogee]

"Oh thank you Klara," Paige said to Klara's offer. "I hope it's not too serious, but if it is, send word to the castle. The nurses do wonders there."

With that, the librarian stood up and drank the last of her tea.

"I hate to leave like this, but I have a mountain of Imperial research I have to get back to. It was nice to meet you, Klara. Stay safe, you guys." At the latter statement, Paige was looking towards Shad and his companions. Pherae was safer for Etrurian travelers passing through than the rest of Lycia, as long as they didn't speak too loudly of their connections to their homeland. It would be very awkward to go to work while her friends were locked up in a dungeon down the hall.

The librarian was making her way back to the castle. Just as she turned a corner, Paige found yet another familiar face talking to Gunoy. She changed course to catch up with the peg knight.

"Kalin?" Paige said in surprise. "I would have thought you'd left on a job. It's nice to see you've stuck around Pherae."

Paige offered a warm smile, unaware of Gunoy's condition.