Xena heard the steps behind her and her hand went to her chakram. When the footsteps paused, she turned and found herself face to face with just the person she wanted to see. "And what if I was?" She teased. Her hand relaxed and she stepped out of the Labyrinth, glancing around. It was still a little unnerving to be surrounded by so many contraptions that had sprung up over night. She looked back at the bard and gave her a partial smile. "I think it's about time we started out. If we stay in the city it will just change again. And as far as I can tell, that castle isn't doing any changing." She pointed to the spires in the distance.
She nodded, Gabrielle was always prepared. She was very often grateful that the bard tagged a long. Most of the time she was useful. "Good. I think I'll leave Argo in the stables here. She'll be taken care of, I think. Besides, it could get cramped in there and I don't want her to get stuck." She was also fairly certain that when they reached the castle, she'd be able to come back for Argo at some point.
"Well if you're truly ready I don't think there's any point in waiting." She turned and stepped back into the entrance and then stood, looking in either direction. She shook her head, still at a loss as to which path to take. She closed her eyes and listened and then just decided to go right. "C'mon." She gestured with her head and started walking. It would do no good to run and exhaust their strength right away.