Chapter Five:Stepping into the dimly lit tavern, Dandelion was surprised to see two customers seated at the first table. A quick glance set her mind at ease; the old couple looked practically harmless. The chances the pair came to cause her trouble seemed remote at best.
They sat eating a plate of the beans and rice. An animated discussion was going on between the pair. Someone’s grandparents out on a date. They ignored Dandelion as she walked by. Hopefully, they would survive the night.
“Seems business is booming,” she called out to Toady while approaching the bar.
The barkeep remained leaning against the back counter, polishing a glass with the same filthy cloth. “Look, I’ll take what I can get. At least they pay.” He raised an eyebrow, no humor in his voice.
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