You face your first test of faith.

Walking through the street alongside Demetria, your mind gravitates on the last words you heard her say, and you can't quite get that out of your mind.

"Dilancia?" You ask, just loudly enough for her to hear you through over the noise of the markets.

"Yes, Demetria?" She responds in a neutral, patient manner.

"Your friend. Was she, you know. Serious about that?"

She smiled faintly "That depends on which part you are referring to. That she saw how you and I look at each other and surmised what our relationship is? Probably. That she would actually want to take a turn with you in the bedroom? I don't know. She has been known for her sense of humor, favoring to disorient and confuse other people. What of it?" She asked with a toying smile "are you developing an attraction to older women?"

You blush at the thought. "No, at least, I don't think so. I haven't even really allowed myself to wonder about that. Well, not until you at least."

"I understand completely, and pardon me for my own attempt at humor" she said as she stopped in the large market square, pulling you aside to chat as you waited for Xandria. "I know that's the case, but I wanted to see your reaction."

Dilancia brushed her short hair to the side as the leaned in to whisper "It's not a terrible idea. I'd enjoy sitting on your pretty face, having you eat me out while Vorg rides that beautiful cock of yours, the two of us making out together." You gasp at her words, and the imagery. You had no idea she was anything like this. You feel your cock harden reflexively as you the scenario plays out in your mind. You've never even dreamed of being bed with more than one person, but her description and the hot breath on your ear proves incredibly stimulating.

"Colonel Dilancia!" You say in a quiet protest, emphasizing each syllable "I cannot believe you! You think about her that way?"

"No" She said, seemingly unphased by your objection, as if the conversation was about nothing at all. "She was an attractive lady when she was younger. Well, when we were both younger, I guess. Not that it really matters I guess."

"Why not? Against the rules?"

Dilancia nodded slightly "On a few different levels, yes. We abide whatever laws and rules of the location we are in, and as we discussed earlier at breakfast, there is a puritanical rule here about that kind of behavior. As for the rules of our order, things are muddled. Homosexuality is quietly prohibited, as is marriage of any kind. Some sections of the Watch, at some points of time, have argued that sex is acceptable for recreational purposes so long as long term attachment and relationships aren't formed. Which is good, because I only stick around because of how you make me cum." She says with a sharp elbow to your side, indicating she was making another joke. Although you smile with the joke, there is a twince of concern in your mind; if the two of you are breaking the rules, how long can you really keep this going? What does it mean about your new oath to be a defender of the laws when the person bringing you into this is breaking one of the principal rules with you?

"By the Gods, where is that boy?" Dilancia said as she looked around, changing the tone suddenly. You wanted to point out that Xandria is probably older than you, but you let it be, giving how little that means for a lady with so many years as she does.

"I'm sure he'll be here soon. There's nothing to worry about."

"It's him I'm worried about." She retorts "He didn't listen to me earlier, and he's going to have to pay for it."

No sooner had the Colonel said this than a commotion started in the other side of the market square. The two of you both walk towards to find out what's going on, and see the half-elf Xandria being taken through the street by city guards. He looks disheveled, missing his hat, as well as his weapons. Between all of the chaos and him shouting at the guards to let him go, he doesn't see either of you as he's dragged through the street.

"We warned him Demetria. He took his chance, and now he has to pay the consequences. Come now," She called as she started to walk the other direction.

"Wait, what?" You call as you wait for a few seconds, than run to catch up. You get in front of her to stop her form going any further "Just like that?"

"Yes. Exactly like that. We are upholders and defenders of the law. He violated the law, so there's nothing you or I can do about this. If we exerted any power and influence to free him, or worse, committed a crime to break him out, we would be acting directly against our code, as well as the will of Mastro himself."

"What about us Dilancia!?" You start to lose a handle on your emotions "Are we not already doing exactly that? What if it was me they were taking away? What if they were arresting me for something I didn't do?"

The Colonel pressed herself close, her fierce and unflinching eyes staring directly into your soul as she spoke "I would move the very heavens for you. This is different." Your mind is quick to recognize that she failed to explain how it was different. You want to help Xandria out of whatever trouble he is in, but you're also terribly afraid of what that might do between you and Dilancia if you make that move.