"Thank you, love. Yes, this feels much more secure," she assures him. She rubs her cheek against his face.

Xenophon grins. "You look like a hero out of a story," he tells Skellig. "Your magical companion on your shoulder."

As they near their destination, something occurs to Kreyu. "It may be prudent to APPEAR wealthy, to aid in getting through the door." They ARE wealthy, but appearances are important.

Skellig has the arm band Kreyu gave him from her hoard and there's plenty of jewelry in the bag they brought to trade.