The Phoenix and the Lamb

Chapter 87

Disclaimer: I do not own Cult of the Lamb. I am simply a fan of the game. I was inspired by Jbrine061. Please check out her story. She is amazing. Now onto the story.
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Nox opened the portal to return to Ochreshire, allowing everyone to go through. Once they had passed through it, Nox barely made it to the other side before it closed on him. Ebany noticed and inquired about it. nox explained to her that his time as wielder of the Crimson Stone was coming to an end and his power was weakening. Nox already had strong magic by the time he became the wielder, and the stone gave him a large boost. Now that it was fading, his magic would be weak for a while. Nox would be okay though. He told his greatest of greats niece not to worry and to go have fun with her friends.

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Ebany didn't have any plans for any official tour, and her relatives couldn't stick around. They were preparing things for the festival and had to be on their way. Rosa led the flight after her siblings bade  goodbye to the Bishops and petted Edan. It was then that Leshy asked Ebany a question. "How come you don't fly as often?"

"I'm not a big flier and most of the stuff I have to do are on the ground. I'm more ground born than skyborn." Ebany shrugged. "Is there anything in particular you want to do first?" She asked them. After the talk they had with Rosa and her siblings, the Bishops agreed that they wished to sit down somewhere quiet. They weren't too much in an exploratory mood. Ebany knew just the place and led them to the Koto family restaurant. There were private rooms and she had a friend discount there. Not to mention that they would get some food. Webber helped by saying to Shamura that he was hungry. It was decided. They would go there. The name sounded rather familiar...

"Ebany... Serenity works... there?" Heket asked.

"She does. It's her family restaurant. They have lots of japanese dishes and a kids menu, but most importantly, privacy. Helps when you need some alone time or just want to be away from anyone." Ebany explained.

"Hmm... I don't believe we've met her." Kallamar motioned to himself and Shamura.

"You didn't. We did." Leshy told him.

Ebany opened the door and held it for them to walk in. Narinder held it for Ebany and was the last one in.

"Irasshaimase! Welcome!" An unfamiliar voice welcomed them in. It belonged to a lady that sort of looked like Serenity, but she didn't have multiple highlights as she did. "Ah, Ebany-chan! Welcome back. Private booth?" She asked.

"Yes, Moriko. Is there anything available?" Ebany asked.

"Of course. Right this way." Moriko grabbed a handful of menus and led them to the booth.

"Ebany, dear, who is that beautiful woman?" Kallamar asked.

"Serenity's older sister and you're not allowed to flirt with her. Besides, she's into someone else from what I heard." Ebany told him. "And Serenity would pummel you for flirting with her."

"Will all your friends do that?!" Kallamar groaned.

"Yes, so stop asking." Ebany shut him up. Narinder and Leshy could help but laugh at Ebany's sass. She wasn't like that before! Heket couldn't help but laugh as well, or croak. Shamura shook their head, still very disinterested on the concept of love. Moriko led them to a private booth and gave them each a menu once they sat down.

"Either my brother or Serenity will come by in a bit to take your orders. Oh, and there's a bard group coming to practice later for the festival, so you may hear some musical numbers. Please enjoy." Moriko bowed to them and left them be. She wore a sunset colored kimono that brought out her silvery grey eyes. For some reason, those eyes reminded Kallamar of something... or someone.