Return to the hotel

Shad was where he always was when Lydia sat at the table to drop off her pay.

"Finally, a fun assignment while learning all sorts of things." She struggled to sort the memories of what she learned, whether it was one or the other or both.

"I think you are starting to get a handle on this." Shad counted the coins.

"It was pretty straightforward. Might go back on my own time if I have any to spare." Lydia wondered if she could afford to take the time off or focus on her debt.

"Take your time. No need to burn out. The mark on you will keep you free of disease and age. No reason to let a debt default because of frivolities." Shad explained.

"Score, then I am going to go change. I got a door ogre to call and flirt with." Lydia left Shad to go back to her room.