Chapter Nine:Before Dandelion reached the bottom of the steps, Toady asked, “You’re heading out again?” The barkeep had taken up his position leaning against the counter.
Soupbone stood at his customary place, a safe distance away, ale before him.
She continued her descent while glancing between the two men. Without spending much time with the pair, she could already tell something was up. The pair shared curious side glances at one another, like an old couple clutching an unspoken secret.
Dandelion finished her descent. “Yeah. I’ll be late. Don’t wait up.”
“Where are you going?” Soupbone asked with a sheepish voice.
She watched the pair for a moment, considering how much information to give them. The more they knew, the more danger they might encounter if the worst happened. “I’m goi
