It was nice to have part of a day that didn't consist of us trying our best to not die. Actually taking some time to rest - what a novel concept. Though I suppose it was a little touch and go on the way back. Unsurprisingly, Malzod obviously spread rumours of us "kidnapping" Tilly, more or less, and so there were guards out and about in the woods while we were travelling. Luckily Elegant was very persuasive, and Tilly used some quick thinking to turn herself invisible, so the guards were none the wiser. Even on the way back in, when we knew we'd have to go through the anti-magic wall, things still went okay. First time I've really taken the non-magical disguise out for a spin too. And luckily no one stopped to question Tilly too hard, since she's the one they're technically "on the lookout" for. (Ooo, also - Zun gave me a biscuit! One of the coveted biscuits from Mama Vie. He said it was because he pitied me, but I'm pretty sure it means he still likes me. I worry, sometimes, since he hates Mortalis so much.)
Getting back to the tavern involved taking some blessed rest, finally. Feels like every day lately could use a ten hour nap. It was nice to be able to just hang out together and eat some food. Thanks to Mud too, for ordering bread brought in from Gorred. Dang that's good bread.
Fitting went fine too. Master Zubert is, without a doubt, a master of his craft (though worth noting - possibly a vampire???). I had a moment of discomfort when it reminded me just a little too much of home. Mother would always have me do fittings to find some new outfit for some new party she was hosting, but watching my companions cheer and joke with each other about their outfits helped me shake those thoughts away. I also have to hand it to Elegant - he does have impeccable taste. I still have absolutely no idea what vermillion is, but azure is apparently this gorgeous shade of blue. My outfit even has a space for my Wand of the War Mage AND the Blood Shard! It makes me feel better to be able to take those and Mortalis into the party with me.
But Elegant's - now that's an outfit. He is SO going to show up Hertes, and I am HERE for it. I really hope Elegant gets all the attention and steals it away from that womanizer. I just want him to win Ny'ell back. She seems so nice. Plus they'd be a really beautiful couple.
It was nice to be able to spend our last night in the city with each other just doing something less chaotic. Apparently we leave bright and early tomorrow morning on our airship, heading off to Count Peyton's party, though it sounds like it'll take an awful lot of time and a few methods of travel to get there. I'm looking forward to getting far enough away from Dan'or'avil and the city that I can just begin to use Zun's disguises and not have to rely on magic. I'm grateful no one questioned me hard while I was pretending to be Saanes's sister.
I also discovered tonight, much to my complete lack of surprise, that Mortalis doesn't like romance novels. It was my first night not needing to sleep, which I have to admit, is AWESOME. But he asked me to stop reading just before we got to the end of the book! A shame for him, since he missed some good stuff. It's really funny to me that he's so uncomfortable with anything related to "human-ness". I suppose I shouldn't taunt my patron, but I think I'm also wearing him down into becoming friends. Maybe. I suppose that's a crazy idea actually. Sentient evil weapons don't become fond of mortals, I'd imagine. But hey. I'm hoping there's a chance that maybe I could make him a little less evil, and the party will let me keep him.