"Awesome! And maybe we could even get a drink or two," Ishtar replied, a hint of slyness in the last statement. She missed Darres, her bodyguard, to every extreme but at least being able to drink without him around was a slight perk.

After a bit of walking, the two found themselves on the first floor. Ishtar turned to Miguel, still holding his hand, and cheerily said, "There are all sorts of servants wandering around this place, and they can get us something. But we could go and poke around if you want."