“Three days are enough to assess Zoreth’s recovery speed, child. If by then her life force is stable and strong, she can do anything she wants. Otherwise, she’s going to take as much time off as needed. Also, please, stop using honorifics. Yaga is enough.”
“As you wish, Yaga.” Bytra gave her a dazzling smile.
“I have no problem resting.” Zoreth said. “To be honest, I want to sleep for a month and then go on a vacation for another month. Can I receive visitors, Yaga?”
“I don’t see why not.” The Red Mother shrugged. “Now, with your permission, I’m going to take a very long bubble bath.”
“Great idea.” Zoreth sniffed herself and wrinkled her nose at the stench.
“Now that you mention it…” Quylla was covered in sweat and hungry enough to eat a whole cow. “I have to take a shower, but you girls should visit the hot springs. It’s one of the few wonders even Menadion’s tower doesn’t possess.”
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