A/N: Chapters re-jiggered. Those who read both already should start at least by going back to last chapter that way this starting section makes more sense! (Nothing changed with El's section)
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Eventually the pair arrived to the small garden flourishing near the entrance. Meyran emerged, coincidentally, before they'd reached the door… moving through polite curiosity at the presence of approaching guests to a warm smile as recognition set in for the Coiled Serpent branch manager. The courier outfit of the mortal took a bit longer to parse… but he managed it in time.
"Dima. Klaytei. This is an unexpected surprise. You should have sent a letter ahead."
"We traveled suddenly. When we were able to find the time. It rather seemed a waste of a messenger.
"This is a delivery from my Lady Elua."
