Goes back to the Boat-house of Pain - Part Three

Sapphire is urged along towards the sounds that Ruby was most likely making. The din occurring on other decks is pretty loud, but still, some things stand out as belonging to certain souls. The Shepard limps along, sans most everything except perhaps the soles on her boots. She can't turn her head, but her eyes lock onto her silver staff which has been discarded upon the deck amidst the carnage. The threat of getting more nicks and cuts keeps her mouth mostly shut, though one could almost feel the hatred coming off her in waves. An aura of indignation. A ruler made to make the walk of shame.
Out into the hallway, there are more bodies and fleeing animals having given into the freedom of chaos. Old instincts are starting to come back, and predators and favoured prey are undertaking ancient struggles. The interior becoming like a crazed nature documentary. Ruby beckons at the end of the hallway, with a set of stair leading upwards to the helm of the massive ship. When Ruby sees what Corwin is escorting, she sets her jaw grimly and narrows her eyes. The bare state of the Shepard doesn't draw a leer, but does seem to disgust Ruby in some odd paradoxal fashion.

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