Jasmine finally controlled herself and her breathing. "No. I love that she's a paladin of Syn! Don't you see? The presence we all felt during the ritual? How Daniel uses magic? It's all her. It's all Syn!

It has to be! Why else would a paladin of Syn suddenly show an interest in us? She had a calling, remember? To lay hands on you and Daniel? It's all connected. Ladies, we need to confide in Jennifer here. I can sense it. Surely you can, too?"

Jennifer looked complexed but Amy nodded, and finally, reluctantly, Amber did too.

Jasmine scooted forward on the couch. “You aren't going to believe this..."

The tea was replaced by an expensive single malt whiskey from the Bag of Holding. By the time the ladies had explained to Jennifer and Bitty what had happened up until now, they had each downed a few stiff drinks and were happily a Little drunk.

Jennifer was laughing so hard she had had to run to the bathroom.

Then they heard a clatter and cursing and ran in to help. Peeing as a woman in plate mail was next to impossible. Finally relieved, they sat back on the couches. Only Amber remained slightly apart from them, and Jasmine frowned at her.

Jennifer snorted. "So you guys are going to have a terrible time passing the tests. You do realise that, right?"

"Grace said it would work. And she wouldn't miss it."

"Grace de Moroingi. She is a legend in her own lifetime. I envy you meeting her. I met the cleric in her adventurer group by happenstance.

Brian. A dwarf. Very devote. He and I worshiped our goddess together many times. We were very devout."

"By worship you mean...

"We copulated. Syn was very pleased. His partner, Jason, joined us.

There is great joy in a double penetration. I had a good time."

"By the Gods, I don't understand any of this," muttered Amber.

"That's because you need a good copulation. But your way," stated Jennifer.

Amber and the girls stared at Jennifer.

Jennifer finally noticed their stares. "Oh, right. You have no idea what my powers are. All paladins have unique powers gifted to us by our gods or goddesses. Quinten can detect lies. Useless really because it is so easy to say things and not exactly lie. Like Gwydion did. Me? My powers are knowing exactly what sex a person needs or requires. How they get off. You'd be surprised what turns people on these days. Shoes. Ice cream. Peanut butter. A sharp stick in the ass. Never ceases to amaze me. It's wonderful."

Amy and Jasmine looked at one another for a long time and then looked at Amber. “And what does Amber need?"

Jennifer, a little drunk, hiccupped and answered right away. “Oh, that's easy. She just needs someone tied up in front of her for her amusement. Preferably Daniel. Really, that's all she thinks about.

It's driving her crazy."

The room went quiet, and then they all turned to look at Amber.

Amber looked mortified and rose and ran from the room to the garden.

Jennifer finished her glass. “And now she needs to go play with her toys. She fantasises about using him all the time. She loves control and Daniel is her prey."