Sierra left her bed and walked out into the balcony. The chilly night air caused her to shudder a little. Looking down at the dimly lit gardens in the distance, Sierra decided to take Opal on her suggestion.
She changed out of her nightwear and into her casual wear before heading out, with her swords on her belt. Some of the flowers in the garden were in bloom. A sweet scent accompanied Sierra as she walked leisurely amongst the greenery.
It was all quiet at first until she sensed a presence in the distance. Instinctively, she made her way towards it.
A loud gasp rang out from the figure who was just a short distance away from her.
"Lady Tessi?" Sierra gasped as she squinted her eyes to take a closer look at the person who was seated in the candlelit gazebo.
The elderly woman sat on a round sofa on one side of the gazebo. She had a book in her hand, and a small lit lamp on the table next to a pot of tea.
