The hotel room glows soft and warm, half-lit by a lamp and the last light from the hallway. Empty plates sit on the low table, proof of a meal that finally let everyone breathe.
Leon is no longer in human form. He has curled into a huge white wolf shape on the rug, all fluffy fur and tucked paws, looking far softer than his worried eyes ever did.
Rosmira
His fur really is that white.
A sharp knock lands at the door, then another. The room still stays calm, but the sound pulls everyone’s attention toward it.
Jews
It is me. I am late, and I have a lot to say about last night.
Jews steps inside with tired eyes and a tight mouth, then eases when she spots Leon curled up safe and Rosmira still nearby. Her tension shifts into something more guarded than hostile.
Jews
So, do we talk about Darath first, or do I get to ask why your wolf looks so ridiculously adorable?
“firstly what not kiss second leon was so relaxed he just decided why not. and darath why both still being around him you got us mainly me. I step alot closer”
SUCCESS (Mediocre Charm, rolled +3)
Rosmira closes the distance to Jews with easy, deliberate grace, leaving the cozy gap of the room behind her. Leon lifts his head from the rug, watching the shift with bright, worried eyes.
Rosmira
Jews is closer now.
Jews straightens a little, then flicks a glance to Leon, as if checking whether his wolf shape is part of the joke or the answer. The air in the room tightens.
Jews
If you want the clean version, Darath has been moving around Leon again. I saw the same dark coat near the station earlier, too.
That detail lands hard. Leon’s ears tilt forward, and Jews’ guarded look sharpens into something more serious than teasing.
Jews
And before you ask, yes, I know about your little photo trick. It worked. He noticed you. Then he noticed you noticing him.
Jews pauses at the bedside, one hand resting near the room key card, her expression caught between wary honesty and a challenge. The room feels smaller for it.
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“So darath is either extremely powerful or we are dealing with more then one. And im guessing as his ex you know better the anyone which it is”
SUCCESS (Good Conversation, rolled +3)
Rosmira
So Darath is either incredibly strong, or there is more than one of them. And as his ex, you probably know which.
Jews
More than one. I know his habits, and this is not a solo vanity parade.
Jews
He uses others when he wants to stay clean. Dark coat, station, quiet footsteps, that is his style.
Jews
Your photos helped me pin the pattern. He was circling Leon, but someone else was watching the exits.
Jews
If you are asking whether he brought backup, yes. If you are asking whether he planned for you, that answer is also yes.
Leon shifts on the rug, one paw edging closer to Rosmira, while Jews finally lets her shoulders drop a fraction.
Jews
Now tell me the part you have not said yet. Why was he so interested in Leon?
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“that im unsure but clearly this game was well before i stepped in. and you jews you owe me my kisses now or im taking them from you”
SUCCESS (Mediocre Charm, rolled +0)
Rosmira
That is not something I know for certain. It was already in motion before I stepped in. But you, Jews, owe me my kisses now, or I start taking them back.
The room goes still for a beat. Leon’s ears perk, then he lets out a tiny huff from the rug, watching Jews as if bracing for her answer.
Jews
Oh, you are bold tonight.
Jews
Fine. I did promise, and I do not dodge my debts.
Jews crosses the small gap first, her guarded look softening into something warmer as she reaches Rosmira. Leon stays close, eyes bright and attentive.
Jews tips Rosmira’s chin up and claims the first kiss with deliberate, unhurried confidence. The tension in the room thins, but does not vanish, it simply changes shape.
Jews
There. Paid in full. Now, if you want the rest of that truth, ask me cleanly.
Leon Wolfe
I am fine if this turns into a very long conversation.
“quiet wolfie its the ladies turn. i promise we both will help you after”
SUCCESS (Good Conversation, rolled +3)
Rosmira’s voice cuts the edge off the room, and Leon’s posture loosens at once. The wolf lets his head sink lower on the rug, accepting the shift without protest.
Rosmira
Quiet, wolfie. It is the ladies’ turn. I promise we both help you after.
Jews’ mouth twitches, half amused, half impressed. She keeps her place by the bedside, but her shoulders ease as if Rosmira has given her permission to speak plainly.
Jews
That is a very pretty way to tell me to continue. And yes, I believe you will help him. You both have that look now.
Leon exhales through his nose, then gives Rosmira a small, trusting nudge with his muzzle, as if agreeing to wait his turn.
Jews
Darath is interested in Leon because Leon noticed something he should not have. Darath hates loose ends, and he hates being seen trying to tie them.
Jews glances at the room key on the bedside, then back to Rosmira, warmer now than wary. The confession sits between them cleanly, and for the first time tonight, the question has an answer shaped enough to hold.
Quest Complete
Learn why Darath is interested in Leon
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