609 Tautius the Black

Nix considered the brief report. "You are currently in the upper levels of the Gemini Temple; return to your group, and I will be in touch soon. I'll have Esta escort you back."

/Inferno: Nix: The witch I told you about is at the Gate.

/Inferno: Esta: I'll be a few minutes, in the middle of something.

/Inferno: Nix: It's fine; she's confined to the temple.

Shur'icon nodded, her purple eyes darting everywhere. After being in the Bone Fortress for so long, the lower levels of the Gemini Temple had been a welcome change. Her glance lingered on her spirit companion. "What kind of arrangement are we going to have when this is over?"

The old man shrugged slightly. "Haven't really had a chance to think about it yet. This is a partnership, Shur'icon; I'm not going to act like your boss."

The witch nodded, a smile playing on her lips. "Call me Shuri."

Wind coughed loudly to cover the chuckle that escaped. "We going to head out then?"