Domain of Old
[But in return you will also do me a few favors whenever I ask. Do we have an accord?]
"We do," she smirked while standing up with a newfound vigor.
She motioned for him to follow behind as she made her way through the labyrinth of shelves and tables. Claudia tried to stand up but the chair she was sitting on came to life and pulled her back in.
"You stay, the place where he is going is not for the likes of you," the Old Witch's voice carried over.
Claudia looked at Hao Xuan for confirmation and he nodded, [Rest, all will be well] before going after the witch.
Candles and lanterns hanging by the sides began to light up by themselves as they made their way through the mess while most of the inanimate objects moved out of the way on their own.
And seeing as she wasn't going to bring it up Hao Xuan asked himself, [How will I come back?]
"Your new steed is bringing something that will make that much easier. But before that, we have to deal with the formalities."