3 Kara
A soft-voiced call from one of the bar maidens across the room brought back a host of memories for the young men as they stepped inside. Dain and Dorian were familiar with the raucous atmosphere. It calmed them, eased their nerves. Julius asked the young woman behind the bar for the innkeeper and was directed toward the stairs. “I’ll be back, boys. Stay here for a moment.” Julius headed upstairs as Dain and Dorian plopped down at the bar.
“What can I get you handsome?” The playful waitress asked. Her bouncy brunette hair captured Dain’s eye. He mistook the waitress for Malina before quickly realizing it was someone else. He turned away with a sad, half disappointed smile.
“Sorry, about him. We’ve had a rough day. Can we get two cups of ale, please?” Dorian asked.
“You sure can
