The suggestion is a wise one - after some discussion with another shopkeeper about where a more reputable inn might be found - one that Kirke and Xenophon would likely consider outside of their 'budget', but it is not a stretch with the stock that Kreyu and Skellig have carried with them into Mycenae. Discussions are had about what time to meet up again in the morning to set off, rooms are paid for, dinners arranged to be brought up from the kitchens (while a side-trip to the baths are made) and finally after the sun has set, Skellig closes the door to 'his' room and locks it securely behind him.

There are two covered dishes on the table (they had not asked questions as to why the solo traveler would want two servings) and Skellig dips his shoulder as he nears the bed, allowing her to jump down as he places his bags at the foot on a low bench.