[IRP] The Dead One Calls

[Toogee]

Paige barely got a chance to wave goodbye to the others before Cecily dragged her away to the bathhouse. It took a few moments for Paige to match the royal's pace, but eventually she walked by her side. The librarian wondered if Cecily was like this with Satsume.

Paige wasn't sure what to expect when she arrived. The bathhouse was a little more open than she would have preferred. Of course, she preferred bathing in private, so some concession had to be made. She wasn't in a rush to begin undressing, however.

"Uh, actually, he made no mention of you," Paige recalled. "He heard I was in trouble and went searching for me. Yes, he wanted to know what I found out in the library, but I got the feeling he was more concerned for me than anything. Um, why were you looking for me?"