Chapter 36

“I apologize that the room is not clean,” he apologized as Aria threw the bags into the room. I winced as our gear smashed into the table at terminal velocity. That was our tent…

“It’s fine. Formalities ought to be reserved for when time is available to perform them.” This time it was my turn to yell out in surprise as Aria shoved me into bed with a slight push

While I was sure the priest saw nothing more than an encouraging push, I could feel my entire body direct towards the bed, with no choice to obey. She was not pulling her punches. I landed on the bed with a massive crack, snow boots and all. The appalled look on the priest’s face said it all; this was his bed, and Aria was trashing his room.

“Right, If there’s anything else…” He began before turning around, not wanting to witness any more of his room being destroyed. Aria turned around, glaring in his direction and making him silently gulp.

“There isn’t. Now leave us be.”