Returning to the hotel
(I'm assuming Erin and 'he has no name' are following Sanae. Let me know if you're doing something else.)
Twilight has begun to drape the square in shadow when you return outside. A crew of lizardfolk hang everbright lanterns on streetcorner posts and second-story hooks, each one a different color from its neighbors. An orchestral quintet is playing "By the Green Banks of the Wynarn," and a few couples are dancing to the lilting tune. The bustle and noise quickly fade as you make your way back to the hotel - only a few people are on the streets at the moment, and most seem to be on their way to Thronehold Square.
At the hotel, the entrance is momentarily blocked by the departure of the Riedran ambassador and his honor guard of a dozen black and red uniformed soldiers. He smiles and nods his head at you genially, if a bit vaguely, as he passes. Inside, the prim front desk attendant gives you directions to your suite. Since it's on the sixth floor, he suggests you take the elevator.
You may be disappointed to find that the elevator is not one of the famed magical floating disks of Sharn, but manually operated by a chain and pulley system. It is equipped with plush benches on either side, which the kobold door attendant shoos you towards. The operator is a well-muscled lizardfolk. Unlike the kobold, it wears no uniform; only the same round pillbox hat. Once the door is closed, the kobold disengages a brake and the lizardfolk begins to pull on the chain with heavy, even movements. In these tight quarters you are uncomfortably aware of the alienness of the two; the kobold's quick, almost birdlike movements and the even, lumbering indifference of the lizardfolk. You also notice a slightly sour odor which comes from one or both. Partway through the trip the kobold makes a remark in a hissing, clicking tongue. The operator does not reply.
When you reach your destination, the kobold squeaks "Ssixsth Floor," and opens the door with a bow. You follow its pointing finger to the door of your suite. Entering, you are greeted by the sight of Xavier finishing up a meal at a table laden with delicious-looking dishes. A strange metallic whistling emanates from the next room.
