-Eris-

  After Sylphiette and Roxy's wedding, the group of four were heading for the Demon Continent. The country was filled with labyrinths for the party to explore, but it also served as a chance for Roxy to visit her family's home. It had been decades since she left as a child, feeling she didn't belong among her kind. Yet, with her wife now going by Sylphiette Migurdia, she felt it was the right time to try mending that relationship.

  Elinalise had taken the risk and told Sylphiette that she was her grandmother. Expecting some form of rejection for her promiscuity, she wept as her granddaughter accepted her with no judgment. It was the type of acceptance she needed. It was well worth having to see Paul again, who she still held a good deal of contempt for.

  Eris was fascinated by the Greyrat's humble lives, despite Paul's noble heritage. Having grown up in the chaos of Asuran Royal politics, she had never had the chance to live a simple life. While the calm and peace may have driven her mad in her youth, as an adult she thought a life of simplicity would suit her well. She planned to bring up the idea of retiring in the country side to Luke when she returned, though even that might force the loyal pup to take a stand against his mistress. After all, he still enjoyed flirting with women around the capital, though he wasn't foolish enough to outright cheat on the Red Lion.

  Then there was Sylphiette. She should have been happy. She was married to the love of her life. She had gained a grandmother she never knew she had. She had even gained a friend in the rival she envied for years. Despite all that, she was growing ever more frustrated by the day, and the cause was obvious.

  Eris was overbearing and she couldn't take a hint. Any time she tried to spend time with Roxy, the red head would involve herself or drag Sylphiette into some new activity. The newlyweds hadn't been alone once since the coronation. While Roxy held out longer, even she was annoyed by her wife being snatched away on their wedding night. When night fell, Sylphiette never had the energy to enjoy her wife's company. Neither could last the entire trip without the other's affection. So, the ever vigilant Elinalise forged a plot to give the wives their moment of bliss. They need only wait for them to reach the next town.

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  After returning from hunting, Eris was excited to help Sylphiette cook up the boar she had slain. The North Saint had recently become her fixation, as she admired her strength and ingenuity. Unfortunately for her, neither Sylphiette nor Roxy were in the Guild lobby when she returned. Only Elinalise sat at the bar.

  “Eris dear, care for a drink?” The older elf held out a mug to her, pretending to be more intoxicated than she was.

  Carelessly, Eris dropped the boar onto the counter. The bar maid was shocked. She started to berate Eris for getting blood all over her counter, but a single fiery glance from the Sword Saint was enough to make her retreat to the kitchen. “Where's Sylphiette?”

  “Her and Roxy weren't feeling well, so they went to bed early.” Looping her arm through Eris's, Elinalise tried to get her to sit. “Why not drink with me tonight?”

  The attempt to drag Eris away from the pair swiftly back fired. “If they aren't feeling well, I should check on them.” Without a look back at her remaining party member, Eris headed towards the stairs.

  “Wait!” Elinalise ran after her. “I meant they were tired and wanted to get to sleep early.”

  Eris stared down the experienced adventurer. Elinalise was giving off the type of nerves that even the clueless swordswoman could pick up on. “You're lying. I'm going to check on them.”

  As she approached the room, she could hear moaning. This confirmed to Eris that Elinalise was lying about them being okay. She tried to open the door and was met with resistance. With a bit more force, she easily broke the lock, splintering the frame and swinging the door open. Then, she stepped inside.

  “Why are you two naked?”

  The newlyweds scrambled to gather their clothes. Elinalise sighed at how fruitless her diversions had been. Then there was Eris, who simply looked around in confusion.

  That night, the couple had a long, hard talk with Eris about how they needed their space. Apparently, she hadn't realized married women would have sex. Even the clueless Eris felt shame over her ignorance and the way she caused trouble for her friend and teacher. From then on, there was new after dark rule, where she left the married couple to do their deeds, which she followed to the letter.