Lens had no idea wither it was the drink or the brilliance of the Noxferus that caused the surreal sights. The strange singing sphere, the half-machine pony with manners, the maze light surreality of the house. The Scholar blushed at the comment about nice ears and muttered some thanks. She barely reacted to the carts of bodies. In fact, it almost warmed her heart as if she was back in her grandfather's labs. Then she was in a vast forge, wondering she accidentally stepped into Hammer's own factory. 

"Confounded drink… whatever that stuff Scarlet let me tried. I may be dreaming for all I know," she muttered to herself. Had her head been more clear, she probably would have pondered the weapons factory, asking why such preparations were being made. 

They continued, and Lens had a vision of an adorable but legless mare. Her hair shined like the sun, and her fur like snow. And then the unicorn was gone. [i] A phantom? [/i] The Sphere greeted the sight. [i]Ah Noxferus' companion, so adorable!… I wonder if she is his daughter. [/i] Lens grimaced at the thought. [i]Ehhhh, I was hoping he wasn't married.[/i] 

After reaching the door and the lively Sphere leaving, Lens eyes widen as she meet Nocturne again. Lens smiled and gave a short bow. "Nokky! Heh, I see the Noxferus has a good eye for associates. I was worried you wouldn't get home, not after all those other drinks! Actually… how am I still standing after that?", she said.

But Lens stopped in the sight of Scalpel, gasping at the sight. In his armor and the light of the room, the stallion looked more regal and wonderful than he had before. Her eyes sparkled and her blushed deepened so much that she appeared violet. In that one sight, the majesty of Scalpel seemed to blaze. Had the Noxferus sprouted wings like an alicorn just now, Lens would've not been surprised.

"Oh yes, the Prophesies!" Lens said when Scalpel was finished speaking. "Well, if I recall from yesterday's meeting, you wanted to be informed when the tome is here in town 'physically', and you will make your preparations for the exchange and message me latter." The mare frowned a bit, looking a bit sad. "Did I misunderstand?" Tears began form in Lens eyes and she bowed down. "I'm sorry The Noxferus. I-I must have misunderstood…" Lens began to sob tears. The frozen facade gone, melted by the warmth of many drinks. 

"BURP!" Lens let out a belch. She stopped crying and then stood, regaining some composure but now feeling throughly embarassed. "Er… my apologies, sir. Nocturne had shown me a good time tonight… er may be too much of a good time."