"Oh, in that case we can probably fit all of it in here and get it all moved over in one trip." She says while putting her bag of holding type four down and opening it up so they can start placing items in it.
"It should," Laenid says, folding her other clothes.
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Giving Laenid a smile she starts putting her other items in the bag, as Laenid folds her clothes and puts them in there. Thinking for a moment she says, "There should be enough room in my closet for your things." Biting her lower lip she kind of looks over at Laenid to see what she thinks.
Laenid smiles at Jin. "That's good. I really hope I won't be in your way."
She shakes her head, "You could never be in my way."
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After Jin and Laenid finish packing up, she wraps her arms around the Summoner. "You really know how to make me feel special."
Looking up into her face she smiles, "Good, because you are special and I'm glad that I'm able to make you feel that way. Let's get this stuff over to the house and then we can drop off the key at Barclay's office."
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Stroking her cheek softly says, "You are a strong, vibrant, beautiful woman despite everything you've been through. You're more than special, you're amazing....and I'm so grateful that we met." Her cheeks darken slightly. There was so much more she wanted to say, she just didn't know how to say it. She didn't expect to start falling for someone so soon. He would have wanted her to be happy though, and not spend the rest of her life alone.
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Laenid smiles and reluctantly lets go of Jin. "We better return this key...otherwise, I might be tempted to show you how special you are to me."
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Jin looks a little confused at first before her eyes get a little large with the understanding of Laenid's words, "Ooohhhh....yeah, yeah...we should do that. I mean..return the key that is." She stammers, her cheeks turning a dark rose color.
"Okay...let's go put this stuff away at the house, and then we'll go do that. I hope you don't mind sharing a bed with me. We only have two bedrooms and two beds....so, I thought...that is, I didn't want you sleeping on the floor or couch or anything...and I wanted you to be comfortable...." She says while trying to explain, her cheeks turning even darker.
She leaves the house, and leads them back to their place. Opening the door she takes Laenid's hand, "Our room is this way." She says, as she leads her up the stairs, "We'll be back in a moment Hitome." Her voice seems a little shaky as they head to her room.
Laenid's face grows rosy as she follows Jin up the stairs.
Opening the door to her room she says, "The closet is right over there, and I'm sure you can find space for your more personal items in one of the drawers of our dresser. We also have a linen closet with towels and wash cloths, and there's a cabinet in the bathroom that you can put your personal hygiene items in." She says as she starts taking things out of her bag and helping Laenid to put them away as she kind of shows her where things are. Finally she points to her bed with all the pillows and warm looking blankets and says, "And thh..that's our bed." she says as her voice shakes slightly with nervousness.
"It looks comfy," Laenid says, putting away the last of her clothes. "Are you sure it'll be big enough for both of us? I don't want you to be uncomfortable either."
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She nods, "Yeah, we both got pretty big beds. I tend to stretch out sometimes...but...I'm okay with sharing. Gyo used to put me to sleep, she might still stand guard sometimes just in case and depending where we are. I haven't really felt the need to have her around me all the time since we got here though. She usually just makes me feel a little safer....but I feel pretty safe...now.
Jin keeps Laenid's more personal items along with her sleep set in her bag for the time being since they didn't know how long they would be gone.
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"Me too," Laenid says, struggling to keep her desire in check. She looks down at the floor for a moment. "M-maybe we should get to Barclay's..."
Looking away she nods, "Yeah, let's get going before we become....distracted." She says as she takes Laenid's hand and walks back downstairs with her. "Alright, I think we're ready to drop off this key with Barclay and get back to the others." She says to Hitome as they enter the room.
Making sure she has everything with her that she's going to need, Jin locks the door behind them and heads to Barclay's office to turn in the key.
Jin, Hitome and Laenid encounter Barclay walking back to his house.
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"Oh, hello, Barclay," Laenid says, waving at the paladin. "We were just looking for you. I need to return the key for the house you gave to me. I...found different living arrangements."
She pulls out the key from her pocket and hands it to Barclay.
Barclay smiles. "I see. Well, I know of someone who could use it. Thank you. If you'll excuse me, I need to get changed for the reception."
She nods and gives him a slight bow, "Of course, thank you Sir Barclay."
Barclay gives the trio a polite nod before walking away.
"We better get back to Toni and the others now."
She nods, "Yeah, I know they said they'd wait for us....but I don't want to keep them waiting too long." She tries to walk a little faster on the way back, but with her shorter scrawnier legs she just manages keeps up with Laenid and Hitome.
Jin, Laenid and Hitome arrive to see Toni talking with Michael and a twelve-foot tall muscular woman with deep red skin and two ebony horns.
Jim arrives huffing and puffing, "Sorry...if we...kept you waiting."
She gives the tall woman a bow while catching her breath, "I am Jin, this is Laenid, and my midwife and friend Hitome. Pleasure to meet you."
The woman turns her attention to Jin, her face bearing an unchanging scowl. "I am Naadhira al-Salwa bint Qasim. Naadhira, if you must."
Michael lets out a furtive sigh. "Naadhira has agreed to escort you through the City of Brass; however, we seem to be at an impasse over the fee."
"One thousand platinum, take it or leave it," Naadhira says to Michael.
Laenid glances at Jin. "You can probably bargain with her, if you want."
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Jin nods and steps closer to the woman. Giving her a respectful bow she says, "We understand how valuable your time is, and we very much appreciate you acting as our escort...however, I'm afraid that's quite a bit of money that your asking for as a guide. Is there any way that you would be willing to accept five hundred platinum instead? Please?" She asks before giving the muscular woman her sweetest smile.
Gashka lights a torch, "I'll stay up in the front with Anyka and hold the torch so she can see if there's any traps or anything, Eldan has our rear, so Derika and Vishanti, you guys can follow behind us, and Chris can go behind you guys in front of Eldan. So, are we ready to go?
She just nods.
"As ready as I get," Chris says.
Eldan simply nods, his hand near his weapon.
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Naadhira's scowl softens slightly. "Hmph. Very well, Jin. I shall accept your offer."
"Thank you Ms. Naadhira, you are very kind." She says while counting out the money and handing it to her, "There you are, as we agreed." Shed then looks over at Toni, "Is that okay Ms. Toni?"
Toni gives Jin an encouraging smile and a thumbs-up. "Sounds good to me."
"Now that that's settled, let's go somewhere a bit more open," Michael says, leading the way to the back of the school. He takes out a piece of chalk and traces arcane designs on the ground. "I can get you there. Toni, don't forget what I've given you to get back."
"Sure thing, Michael," Toni says.
Laenid puts an arm around Jin's waist. "Nicely done."
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She smiles and blushes as they follow Michael behind thed school. Her pulse quickens slightly as Laenid places her arm around her waist, "Thanks."
Having waited outside when they went to Laenid's former house, Hitome notes the color in both women's faces and their body language, a tiny smile crossing her lips. They were definitely speeding up each other's emotional healing process.
Her eyes glued to the massive well-muscled woman, watching her closely for any sign of aggression, she is deeply impressed by Jin's diplomatic skills.
Anyka nods, her body language relaxed.
Vishanti also nods in agreement, Moldovina orbiting her and generating a cool light a bright as a torch in the darkness.
Michael opens a swirling orange and red portal which crackles with wild energy. "There you go."
"Are we ready?" Toni asks the group.
Konstantyná, Gyrthr, Svanna, Laenid and Malyoxa all give their affirmations.
"Lead the way, Gashka," Chris says.
She nods, "Yeah, let's do this."