While Strax had left the carriage and was heading to the stable to retrieve Apocalypse, the women began to organize for the journey. Samira, Beatrice, and Monica knew it was best to hurry, as they faced a two- to three-day journey, so they needed to be ready quickly.
Inside the House...
Monica was the first to act, going upstairs to open the large wooden chest that stored her weapons she had bought for training. Choosing two sharp daggers and a short sword, she placed them in a large bag. "These will be useful if we run into trouble," she murmured to herself. She then grabbed a set of lightweight yet durable clothes and a cloak to protect her from the cold night. Monica descended the stairs with the items, finding Beatrice and Samira in the living room.
