Miaka's thread

[Corwin]

"Just payment," Miaka replied with a shrug. "I can't really accept it now, since I would no longer work for him."

[kpjam]

"bwahahah..."  Zaphiel laughed out loud.  "That's a wonderful sentiment, my dear.  I'm sure I can arrange for it to be sent back to him, or you can do it at your leisure."

[Corwin]

"Okay, then I'll take care of that later, I guess." Miaka shrugged, and put the pouch back into the backpack, before lifting if over her right shoulder. "Mind if I go and explore the castle for a bit?"

[kpjam]

"I'll have Martin show you around," Zaphiel answered, indicating the soldier who had reteived her belongings.

[Corwin]

Miaka nodded, and walked over to the soldier. "Let's go, Martin!" she exclaimed, grabbing his arm. "Why don't we start with a tour of the kitchen?"

[kpjam]

The guard nodded, and led Miaka to through the door one of the serving boys had seen before.  She saw a large kitchen with tables, ovens, sinks, utensils held overhead, and quite a few people who looked to be in the process of doing kitchen type things.

[Corwin]

Miaka let her nose guide her towards the sweets.

[kpjam]

Miaka glided through the room, unerringly towards the confection table.  The table had a few crumb cakes and a coffee cake upon it,being attended by a plump lady with rosy cheeks.

"Hi," she said when Miaka presented herself.  Martin had dutifly followed her.

[Corwin]

"These cakes smell really good," Miaka said with a smile. "I bet they are delicious. Can I have some?"

[kpjam]

The woman chuckled, "Most people eat elsewhere, but sure."  She turned around and removed a plate and some silverware from a cupboard behind her, placing them down in front of Miaka.  

"Enjoy," she said rosily.

[Corwin]

Miaka did. She wasn't disappointed, nor did she expect to be, with a nose like hers. After a light snack, she turned to the nice lady and asked, "Can I take a piece with me for the road?"

[kpjam]

'If you enjoy it that much, SURE!"  The lady responded happily.

[Corwin]

Miaka happily wrapped up two slices of the cake in wrapping paper she saw in the kitchen, and put them in her basket o' snacks.

Her hunger sated for the moment, Miaka proceeded to drag Martin towards the strong concentration of magic she had felt earlier, trying to sense for it every once in a while to make sure she was on the right track.

[kpjam]

Miaka turned from the sweet table and headed back through the kitchen, and then through the dining hall.  Stopping in the main hall, she reoriented herself and felt again for magic.  The feeling was still all around her, but their was a single spot where it seemed more condensed.

Turning to her right, she went under the stairs towards the large double doors that were guarded.  The guards looked at her, and then at Martin, who was still following her.

"It's okay.  Zaphiel said she could look around," Martin said.

The guards nodded, curtly, and then opened the twin doors.  Looking in Miaka could see a large throne room.  A red velvet carpet led from the doorsteps to the actual throne, which was built of solid gold, with red trimmings and padding, and jewel encrusted legs and sides.   The back was high and arched at the top, a single crystal spire rose from it, and a large diamond topped it.  Miaka could tell that concentration of magic was emanating from there.

[Corwin]

Miaka whistled, admiring the opulence. "What's the deal with that diamond, Martin?" she asked the soldier accompanying her.