![]() “Reinhart? She was the one who sent that carriage?” “So no one knows of Lady Magnolia Reinhart?” I might have heard her name once or twice…maybe she was important historically? How old is she? Anyways, I could name a few important adventurers and teams, but not more than that.” “Well, it’s just-she’s a Human, you know, Erin? I guess I just don’t pay attention to famous Humans that much. Selys scratched at one cheek and twitched her tail in embarrassment. You know, I knew she was important after Ceria told me about her messenger, but I didn’t know she was that important.”Įrin was curious. “Is this really all a gift from this Reinhart lady? Did she like you that much, Erin?” ![]() Since Erin had fallen asleep before she’d touched the spread, she had two different roasted pheasants, over ten cuts of meat, cheeses, two bottles of wine, fruits that were only slightly wilted, bread, some kind of spicy dip, a sweet dip, olives, and even a crab. Magnolia, for all her objectionable traits, was certainly generous when it came to food. Selys eyed the food Erin had spread on the table. I saw him taking a huge stack of parchment there earlier.” I think he’s busy at the Runner’s Guild for some reason. “I regret that Pawn is not able to visit. Relc stared after the girl and scratched his head, looking briefly put out, but Klbkch spoke to Erin as Selys happily investigated the food. The girl looked up with disgust, but Toren shepherded her back into the kitchen. I can’t eat it with just Lyon, so everyone grab a plate and have some. Relc chortled with delight when he saw the spread of food Toren had placed on one of the tables. She hated being alone, which was to say, trapped with either Lyon or Toren. ![]() “I hope we are not interrupting you today, Miss Solstice?”Įrin waved the three into her inn happily. I hope I’m not bothering you, but I saw that coach come in and everyone was headed this way, so…” The walked in as Klbkch held the door open and smiled at Erin. Relc bellowed the words and Lyonette screamed and dropped the forks and ran for the stairs. She was just finishing setting the table-badly-and Toren had emerged with a jug of cold milk when the door slammed open. In a few seconds the girl flounced into the kitchen. ![]() Lyonette’s petulant self-righteousness was a far cry from Ressa’s stare and Lady Magnolia’s sheer presence. “If you set the table we can eat, Lyonette.” I will await her reply while I make do.”Įrin suspected Lyonette would be waiting for a long time, but she wisely didn’t mention that. Well at least the woman was decent enough to provide me with a decent meal as recompense. The noble girl calmed down only slightly when she saw the feast Erin had brought back. And I’ll take this…there’s some good food in here so don’t drop it.”Įrin trooped up to her inn and went inside, ignoring Lyonette’s outraged monologue. Hey Toren, help me carry all this food to the inn. “How dare he? The nerve-did you inform Magnolia Reinhart of my distress? When will she send for me? You may pass any correspondence from her directly to me.” The girl dashed down the slope and stopped, waving her arms and shouting at the coach. On cue the doors flew open and Erin heard a strident voice. He nodded, and pointed up towards the inn. Erin looked at him for a few more seconds. She looked over at Toren as the skeleton walked down the hill. “Oh, it’s no-if you ever have time, come by and I’ll treat you to a meal on the house, okay?”Įrin watched as the man climbed back in the carriage and the horses began to gallop. I will return to Lady Magnolia’s side shortly, but I thank you for the offer.” Um, will you come in for something to eat? Or I could make you up a bed. “Thanks so much for driving me out here, Reynold.” It was far too much for Erin to eat, but she suspected Lyonette might enjoy the rich food. Not because she was that slow Reynold insisted on helping her pack up the huge meal Lady Magnolia had sent with her. It was the work of a few minutes for Erin to extricate herself from the carriage. It was an odd thing to say, and even odder that the sight of Toren’s skeletal frame standing in front of her inn was reassuring, but there it was. Erin blinked, looked around wildly, and realized she was home. She woke up as Reynold slowed the coach next to her inn. Somehow, Erin found she was extremely tired after her meeting with Magnolia, and despite it being only dusk she slept like a baby.
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