Leaving Naiad behind with Awilix and Toy, Vale returned to Floor One of the dungeon.
While talking with those three was a nice respite, that was all it was: a respite.
It was time…
Time to begin Vale's war below in earnest.
To take the fight to the other dungeons.
To that end…
Mias, Salome, Sivian, and Vale sat in comfortable chairs surrounding another diorama of the gorge. A third one that had been crafted in the room with the floor transportation device.
In fact, the entire old core room had been remodeled into a lounge and Salome's bedroom.
Most of the comfy chairs they stole from Liora were strewn about alongside some ornate rugs and decor.
Vale sat down on the red couch, next to Mias, and said:
"This situation is quite troublesome."
The smoky specter, who'd still yet to receive any connection from his other half, nodded.
"Indeed."
Vale sighed at the dismal prospect of the fight to come, then said:
