The twinkling firelight bounces off the dull tin outside of mugs. Loud, drunk laughter fills the air as I serve more mead among the tavern's occupants. Tonight every seat is taken, yet more people pour in from the dark doorway. This is never good. The town's men have a habit of retreating to Rosaline's Tavern and Inn when they fail once again. I wonder what happened this time. Did they upset a more powerful town? Do we now owe someone more debt? Is it even possible to owe anyone more debt?
I look around observing the familiar scene. A dim light covers everyone within the building as they either serve like me or are being served. From where I am I can barely feel the cold caress of the outside air. The cool air dancing around my leg is the …show more content…
The way he’s now rapidly checking the door or shaking his hands as if to dispel something.
I return my focus to blondie and group. In truth blondie’s name is Nicolia, but I’m what one calls not fond of him. He tends to not care about things and acts like a fool constantly. I’m not fully sure he understands that soon he will be forced to grow up.
Speaking of which, Nicolia and his friends were once again messing around as usual. It upset a few customers a little bit, though not enough for anyone to care. Expect Beardy, something in his eyes flashed violently. In a split second he is up, chair toppling behind his …show more content…
I felt my muscles taunt, ready to act at the slightest signal. Nothing has ever been this way. The tavern is a place to relax and forget absolutely everything.
“What’s your name? Because I don’t believe I’ve met someone who is as blind as you,” Beardy spat with veins popping out on his forehead.
Nicolia slowly stood like a snake raising its head ready to strike. There was another sudden change in the atmosphere. The venom that dripped between the two men gaze sizzled in the air. The evaporated toxin coated me in a thick poisonous cloud.
“Me, blind? If that is what you think then you truly are a fool, not to mention a coward. The second you see safety you run and hide, trembling in a corner. You won’t be able to see the noose tighten around your neck. What Issene offered was nothing more than the device for our own destruction covered in fake hope. We stand no chance of living if we stand next to him. Say all you want about your ‘protective plan’ but don’t think the fate of town will ever once be decided by
I look around observing the familiar scene. A dim light covers everyone within the building as they either serve like me or are being served. From where I am I can barely feel the cold caress of the outside air. The cool air dancing around my leg is the …show more content…
The way he’s now rapidly checking the door or shaking his hands as if to dispel something.
I return my focus to blondie and group. In truth blondie’s name is Nicolia, but I’m what one calls not fond of him. He tends to not care about things and acts like a fool constantly. I’m not fully sure he understands that soon he will be forced to grow up.
Speaking of which, Nicolia and his friends were once again messing around as usual. It upset a few customers a little bit, though not enough for anyone to care. Expect Beardy, something in his eyes flashed violently. In a split second he is up, chair toppling behind his …show more content…
I felt my muscles taunt, ready to act at the slightest signal. Nothing has ever been this way. The tavern is a place to relax and forget absolutely everything.
“What’s your name? Because I don’t believe I’ve met someone who is as blind as you,” Beardy spat with veins popping out on his forehead.
Nicolia slowly stood like a snake raising its head ready to strike. There was another sudden change in the atmosphere. The venom that dripped between the two men gaze sizzled in the air. The evaporated toxin coated me in a thick poisonous cloud.
“Me, blind? If that is what you think then you truly are a fool, not to mention a coward. The second you see safety you run and hide, trembling in a corner. You won’t be able to see the noose tighten around your neck. What Issene offered was nothing more than the device for our own destruction covered in fake hope. We stand no chance of living if we stand next to him. Say all you want about your ‘protective plan’ but don’t think the fate of town will ever once be decided by