Chapter 121: blood like fire (1).

Out of courtesy for their former captain, or perhaps in spite of their newfound king, the Flameguard allowed Lynn to quickly change clothes while she was still inside the palace.

She was naturally inclined to put on her Flame-forged armor, but she figured the outfit would draw too much attention—and besides, if she ran into other Flameguard, it would only complicate matters. She couldn't be sure of the situation in the city until she saw things with her own eyes—so the more incognito her appearance, the better.

In a small washroom tucked away on the first floor of the palace, Lynn stripped to her undergarments and shoved the nightgown into her trunk. Then she donned a casual outfit of tight-fitting denim and a thick but flexible sweater; she pulled on her best pair of boots—ones without much of a heel, so she'd be unhindered in a fight.

Lynn stood over the sink and washed her mouth out, splashing water on her face to freshen up. 

The Angel…