"That's not bad at all," Andy said. "We can make it there before lunch."

"Yup! I'm looking forward to food. And the chance to get more money." Belle chuckled. "Necessary evil and all."

"Real food sounds good," Andy agreed. "Maybe a hot shower."

"Definitely a hot shower." Belle sighed at the thought. "So, whenever you're ready to go, we can go."

"I'm ready," Andy replied. "My stuff is all packed."

"Awesome. Let's get going, then." Belle grinned and got up, leaving the room to wait for Andy.

Andy went and rounded up her group. She was looking forward to getting back into a town.

Belle walked with her, staying quiet most of the time as they walked. Eclipse walked behind her serenely, his hands clasped behind his back.

Andy walked cheerfully, some random song stuck in her head that she started humming every so often. She was in an oddly good mood, probably from the prospect of a hot shower and a new book.

Belle was also in a good mood, more than ready to get into town so they could get a room and she could take a shower. And then go get books.

The walk went by pretty quickly, at least to Andy. She was still used to walking all day, from when she traveled by herself, so a two-hour hike was nothing. She was really glad to see the town, though.

"I'll go get a hotel room for us. You want to share one or get two?" Belle glanced over at Andy as she absently started walking towards the nearest hotel.

"Doesn't matter to me," Andy replied. "Either is fine."

Belle nodded and made her way inside, getting a room for them to share. They could always set up a few PD rooms too. Once she was done, she handed over one key to Andy.

Andy took the key and followed Belle up to the room.

"You can take the shower first, if you want," she said.

"Thanks," Belle said, working on getting her shoes off. "You can pick which bed you want, and after I'm done I can go get lunch if you're hungry."

"Alright," Andy said. "I'll shower after you, then we can go find a good place to eat."

Belle nodded and gathered up clean clothes, going into the bathroom to shower. Her bishies sprawled around and relaxed.

Andy settled in to wait for Belle to finish in the shower, though she was actually looking forward more to the trip to the bookstore rather than getting lunch.

Belle showered and emerged in fresh, clean jeans, t-shirt, and with her hair wrapped up to dry off. "Okay, your turn. I even left some hot water for you." She grinned teasingly at Andy.

"How generous," Andy replied, gathering her things and heading into the bathroom.

Belle snorted got went to go get her boots on, getting everything she'd need for the time being.

Andy kept her shower short, though she really wanted to soak for a while, but the thought of a new book made her hurry.

She came out of the bathroom with her hair still wet, but brushed and pulled back into a bun.

"That shower was wonderful," she said.

"I know." Belle sighed briefly. "So, where to first? Bookstore or food?"

She was personally voting for bookstore, but she'd let Andy choose. They'd get both places eventually.

"Bookstore," Andy said immediately. Food could wait. Book was more important.