"So, what did the tower say?"
After Ariel's question, James opened his arms and said with a twist of his lips, "I own the floor." he said.
"I hope you didn't lose too much, I've heard the stories and legends too," Ariel said with a deep smile.
When James nodded and said that everything was fine, he said, "There is nothing left for us to do here, I have already banned you from floor duty, when Emma opens the gate, we can move to the next floor, Ariel."
With those words, Elanor and the others turned to James in surprise and then managed to get his attention.
"Don't worry Elanor, I know you're fine this time and I own the floor, normally I would have just walked through just like last time but now I can come back here whenever I want. I can let my servants and the Church of Night in here, which means you and your family will always be safe." James said suddenly, genuinely wanting to comfort this strange woman he had missed for so long.
