10-11-2016, 09:02 PM
The mansion itself was surprisingly nice once they were inside. Before, he recalled the meeting in Manix's office probably was off in the other direction. This side of the house, the east wing as it was dubbed, was just as elaborate. Good furnishings. Decorations. Paintings. Elias felt like he'd gone back in time. The rich woods, heavy curtains and plush rugs felt Victorian in era. The darkness suited him.
If they had to wait two days, there were worse places to be. First thing after depositing his bags in a bedroom with a four-post bed and a mural of a river on the wall, he found the kitchen. He met up with Asha again cradling a bowl of cereal in his lap and watching tv in darkness, the light of the screen glowing blue across his skin. Feet up, coat off, hair in a low ponytail, he was actually rather content for the moment.
If they had to wait two days, there were worse places to be. First thing after depositing his bags in a bedroom with a four-post bed and a mural of a river on the wall, he found the kitchen. He met up with Asha again cradling a bowl of cereal in his lap and watching tv in darkness, the light of the screen glowing blue across his skin. Feet up, coat off, hair in a low ponytail, he was actually rather content for the moment.