The atmosphere of the room was heavy.
Colored paper covered the few lanterns set around for lighting, washing everything in deep red and blue hues. Shimmering chains of jewels and multicolored tapestries covered nearly every spot of the walls.
To top it off, a sickeningly sweet-smelling smoke swirled around the air, fed directly by the lips of several people lounging around with pipes in their hands.
It wasn't quiet, but it wasn't necessarily loud either. Some people were talking and laughing, some drinking, some smoking, and some passed out. Various curtains around the room concealed alcoves where Kel could only guess other people were doing unspeakable acts.
Trying her best to move naturally, Kel took an empty seat at a small table near the edge of the room.
