"Let's solve this problem together."

Ria took Denni by the hand and pulled him out of the alley and across the market square. Denni thought at first that she was taking him to the brothel, but a few doors down away was a wealthy-looking hotel. She dragged him up to the check-in desk.

"Yes," the clerk said, eyeing the two barbarians with suspicion. "How can I... help you?"

Ria put all of their money onto the counter. "We'd like a room please. Whatever this can get us."

The clerk counted the pile of coins and sniffed with disdain. "Hmf. Very well. This will cover one night's stay." He handed them a key. "Room seven, up one floor."

Ria snatched the key and ushered Denni up the stairs to the first floor.

"Ria, hang on," Denni said. "Are you suggesting..."

"That we fuck each other," she said. "Yes. Right now. Took you long enough to catch on."

"I mean... I... I'm not saying I don't want to or..." She stopped his stammering by kissing him, shoving her tongue into his mouth.

"Yes or no?" she said.

"What about our money?"

"We can steal it back," she whispered. "After we take each other's virginities. Yes. Or. No."

"Yes," Denni said, "Obviously yes!"

She unlocked the door and pushed Denni into their private room.