Skybound Volume 2: The Witch Of Jubilee.

Chapter 21: The Witch Of Jubilee.

 Yin stared forward in surprise, "So it's done then? Lust is no more?"

Skylar leaned back in her chair, "Yepadep. Though that certainly was a close fight... much closer than I would have preferred."

Striga brought some cups to the table handing one over to Skylar, and another to Yin, "How's Yang holding up?"

Yin paused looking at his drink before taking a sip, "Well enough, he ran off as soon as he woke... but if nothing else he's seemed to have calmed down a bit."

Skylar paused at that and looked at her drink, "I should talk with him at some point."

Striga turned to Skylar with a frown, "I wouldn't do that. He went into a fury just at the thought of you beind here."

"All the more reason for us to have a chat." Skylar responded with a sigh, "I'm not gonna hurt him, but he'll live in agony if I don't set things straight."

Yin looked to the table, "You'll probably have your chance soon enough, I was surprised enough when you all showed up at the gate on Dragonback... I'm sure that news spread across the city by now." He set his cup down.

Skylar let out a hum downing the contents of her glass, "That was my idea actually. Striga wanted to head back to Jubilee immediately."

Yin looked up locking eyes with Skylar, "Why?" his question was a simple one but one that Skylar saw enough merit in answering.

"...Lust is gone, and your castle is in disarray. Lust hardly ruled over you anyways so your people have made due." Skylar began clasping her hands together on the table, "but there are still those people here who need help, they need someone strong to lead them properly."

Yin paused at that before his eyes narrowed, "And you think that person should be you?"

"Oh gods no." Skylar laughed throwing her hands up, "I can hardly lead a marching band much less a country. And uh, I tend to bring conflict whereever I step..." Skylar then glanced nervously to the side, "But we do need to put someone into a position of power before someone less savory tries to snatch up the spot."

Striga stepped in then, "We were thinking of putting you up into the position Yin." Striga offered with a smile.

Yin blinked surprise filling his gaze, "Me? N-No I couldn't..."

Skylar responded by standing up from her chair with a smile, "Sure you could, you have the backing of the girl who slew Lust, and a very influential figure from Jubilee... those are two recommendations that most would be hard-pressed to challenge."

Yin paused glancing at Striga, "And what of you? Why don't you take the spot, the people here adore you."

Striga sighed shaking her head, "I've got my nation to worry about, not to mention the fact that I don't even come from this place... I can help the people here sure, but when it comes to the problems of this place, it's better to refer to the locals."

Skylar stretched before moving to the front door, "You all can speak about this political crap without me, I'm gonna head out and get a bite to eat." With that she opened the door and left the duo alone.

Striga frowned at that sighing, "So quick to escape situations like this..."

"She's still young isn't she? Frankly, we should be glad she's still acting so childish." Yin replied flatly.

"It's a front she's putting on." Striga replied with a frown, "Skylar is chipper yes, but that's only because she worries more about others than herself. Her well-being comes second in her mind." she paused, "I'll take care of her as best I can once we're back."