With a smile on her face, Medusa approached the innkeeper.
Using a voice that was both gentle and sinister, she asked, "May we check in now?"
The innkeeper, although unsure why he suddenly felt so uncomfortable, could surmise that his suffering was somehow related to Medusa.
In a hurried tone, he replied, "You are welcome to stay at the inn. Feel free to choose any of the vacant rooms. I won't charge you a penny."
Upon hearing these words, Medusa turned her head and smiled at the others.
"Let's go." she said, "Hurry and choose the rooms you like for your stay."
With that, Medusa headed straight up the stairs to choose the room she fancied the most. Naturally, she was also picking a room for Charles, as she was certain to share a room with him.
Eck and Johann stood there, dumbfounded, their fear of Medusa growing even stronger.
