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”Does this area flood?” Limbree asked as she sipped at an herbal tea, her gaze drifting from the window to the innkeeper that sat at the counter nearby.

‘Sometimes, but not too often.’ was the reply from a squat leaf earthling. His hair had receded some and was turning a silvery color with age. ‘With rains like this I wouldn’t be surprised that the lower lands got a bit of flooding.’

Limbree turned back to the window as she listened, she hadn’t been caught outside in this weather, but had seen many dashing about below. The ground had taken up a muddy consistency that would rival that of the sandy beaches of Belrea. Though at those times the beach would be half covered in sea water and brine. Tree branches scratched across the glass beside her as she set her teacup back onto the table.

”I am hoping this rain doesn’t mess with any crops you folks are growing.” Bree looked down again to watch a small child leap into a growing mud puddle. This made her chuckle before their parents pulled the child along and towards the shelter of their home. ”At least someone can have fun in this storm.”

The blue and teal Telmna rested in her lap as she sat there. This rainy weather was enough for them to want to sleep. The feelings were mutual with Bree, she wished also to sleep, but she couldn’t. There was so much to learn here and sleeping would result in missing something! Picking up her companion, the lender Geian stepped away from the table and towards the door of the inn.


‘Not going outside, are you, miss?’ the innkeeper asked, concerned.

”Just going out onto your porch? Think that is what you call it.” She thought for a moment as she walked towards the door to step back outside. ”I don’t think I would survive a drenching in that rain.”

‘Just be careful, the wood might be slippery.’ the keeper cautioned before going to clean up the table she had been seated at.

Rain splashed against the ground beneath the building, the landing to the inn was a little wet, but not as bad as it could have been. The wind howled through the roofed shelter bringing a few drops of rain, but it was more a mist than a drenching. The cooler air roused the Telmna as they yawned and looked around with blurry eyes.

”Such weather, just like home.” Bree sighed as she seated herself in one of the few seats on the landing. ”Wonder whom else will be coming by.”

She didn’t have to wait long before someone came dashing across one of the few bridges that lead to the Inn. The earthling was soaked clean through even the bag over their head had seen better days, she wondered if their things were as soaked as they were. The stranger stopped once they reached the landing and shook out their coat throwing water in all directions.

”Hey there.” Bree said in greeting though she was showered a little from their attempt to dry off on the landing. ”Bad storm, ain’t it?”

The stranger started, not realizing that someone was on the landing. Staggering backwards a little they nearly fell back onto the bridge and into the rain. ‘Don’t you know not to startle someone?’ the stranger asked before lowering their hat to hide their face and march inside.

Perhaps they had something to attend to in the Inn? Tilting her head to one side, lightly blue eyes stared at the door before she got up and headed back inside. When she reached for the door, she heard raised voices. Frowning, she opened the door and looked inside at the stranger having an argument with the innkeeper.

‘The price is what it is, three silver a night no more, no less.’ the keeper said, putting his foot down on the matter.

‘I will pay you only two silver for a night and I’m not paying a silver more. Your prices are always higher than the other inns in this region.’ the stranger huffed banging their hand on the counter.

”I always thought the prices here were fair. Three silver for a room and hot meals.” Bree cut in looking at her companion who yawned on her shoulder. ”Last place I stayed it was cheaper, but didn’t include meals.”

Both turned and looked towards her before the innkeeper spoke up again. ‘That’s right, you get a room and meals are included. But if the price is too high for you, you can find another inn to stay at.’

The stranger glared at Limbree before turning back towards the innkeeper and slammed the coin onto the counter and snatched up their key. The tension that had been building ebbed away as the stranger went towards his own room and slammed the door once inside. Bree walked over to the counter and looked at the innkeeper.

”Who was that and what was their problem?” She looked back towards the door the earthling had gone through.

‘Just my brother, he hates it that I charge him like everyone else. Can’t make a living if I let people stay for free.’ the keeper sighed, turning back to his duties.

”Some people can never be happy I suppose.” She shook her head before walking back over to the window and stare at the rain outside. It was going to be a long day it would seem.

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