Liaena merely gave the Night Elf a blank stare in response to her pleading look, as she studied the limpet that was Naliyah. “My room. Come on then, if you’re coming”

Turning to walk toward the door to the living room, Naliyah unwound herself from Rithrynn’s neck at the prospect of getting her own way and instead clamped her arms around the latters midriff in a big loving, clingy hug as Rithrynn struggled to follow the little girl. 

The walk up to Liaena and Sharons room on the first floor was uneventful, save for encountering a few watchers who could be heard breaking out into sniggering after spotting Rithrynn and Naliyah. Keeping a few steps ahead of the uncomfortable Rithrynn at all times, Liaena pulled open the door to allow Rithrynn and Naliyah inside the quarters she shared with Sharon, the latters attention being immediately taken by one specific item of furniture. 

“Ooooh look Rithy – doesn’t that bed look comfy!?”

“Wut?”

And with that, Naliyah took a flying leap at the bed that had been immaculately made by Fredrick earlier and dragging the unwilling Rithrynn along with her. The sound of giggling filled the room as she cuddled up to Rithrynn affectionately, as Liaena quietly locked the door behind them and pocketed the key. 

“I was sooooo lonely after Captain Serphia took you away earlier, Rithy! We’ve got so much catching up to do, ehheheh”

“Uhhhh, Nali –“

Completely oblivious to everything but the elf she was effectively straddling at that point, Naliyah utterly failed to notice Liaena step up behind her, level the small dart gun inches from one fat buttock and pull the trigger. “Ooh Rithy, I do love it when yous play hard to get – zzzZZZZzz”

“That isn’t going to last long on her, as I recall” Liaena remarked lightly into the room, silence having fallen save for Naliyahs rumbling snores. Eyes fixed on the Night Elf for any sudden movements or indications for an attack as she slowly and casually reloaded the dart gun, Liaena raised her eyebrows as Rithrynn looked up at her. With the sudden quiet, it was remarkable to her that the elf couldn’t hear her heart thudding away in her chest. “How long have you two been working together, exactly? And you haven’t figured out a way to deal with her yet?”