Once they were safe inside a bedroom Catarina took off her helmet and sat down on a bed. She dumped her back off to the side and laid down, fairly exhausted. Between the hot desert sun, limited water, and just the sheer stress of it all, she could really go for a cold hard drink. But she doubt she'd find any liquor in this monastery, and she was half-tempted to wake up Malkai to use his magic to make her some wine. But she wasn't that much of a jerk and left him alone. As she laid resting there Catarina heard Vivian voice her concerns. A drow and an orc weren't exactly welcomed company, and Catarina had half a mind to leave them too. She didn't want to think herself a racists, but Catarina knew trouble when she saw it. And these two where going to be trouble. However they also had the chalice and Catarina wanted to get paid. If she really wanted to leave them, she can do that after she gets her money. Whether or not the other two are still alive when they get it...

[color=fff79a]"I'm not going to let them do anything to you two. I got nothing against the church, but I'm not going to let them go on a little crusade to kill you just because you're a drow. So you'll be safe with me, Vivian."[/color] Although Catarina was out of her armor, she still acted the role of Vivian's knight, walking over to her bed with [i]Domina[/i] and her shield. She sat on Vivian's bed, though on the opposite end. [color=fff79a]"I'm sure you need some rest to, so go ahead and sleep. I'll watch over us for now."[/color] Just as she said that, Malkai had awoken. The first thing that came out of his mouth were questions about why they saved him, which made Catarina roll her eyes.

[color=fff79a]"Yes yes yes, because Vivian and I are heartless bitches, we're going to sell you out for quick coin. Then we're going to hit a tavern, get drunk until the break of dawn, and then continue out ways of betrayal and slavery. Honestly... Maybe show some appreciation that we didn't just leave you at the gate to become a zombie. We saved you because you've been helpful and I don't betray my allies. Now if you want to end our partnership right now and any reward that comes with partnering with me, then I can leave you to the wolves. But until then we're a team, and a team watches out for each other."[/color] Catarina felt like this shouldn't have to be explained to him, but she guessed that some people just aren't use to common courtesy.

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[color=brown]"Oh of course. Travelers like myself are a dime-a-dozen here, but I've always an eye for a diamond in the rough. Just give me some time and I'm sure I can find you worthy allies."[/color] Parum was confident in her abilities. They haven't failed her yet after all. Still, the halfling girl continued to follow Erika to a set of double doors with an old man beyond. He must be quite important, as the inquisitor had to gather her breath to meet him. A tell-tale sign that he was the one that Erika needed to speak to. Parum followed after her after the doors were opened, staying quiet. She would speak when spoken to, but until then Parum was only here to listen.