>>6183484“What’s there ta’ think about? Sleep here tonight, sweetheart!” Ma grunts as her eye shifts in the direction the twins shambled off to about half an hour ago! “Wouldn’t call it comfy, but it’s safe!”
“Sure, aside from the beast nesting in the attic!” Giggles Volka!
“‘S not an attic, it’s a <span class="mu-s">MASTER SUITE</span>!” Corrects the bartender with a hint of ire in her tone! “An’ just you wait til’ ya’ get to be <span class="mu-i">my</span> age–you’ll be snorin’ too!”
Volka’s eyes widen. “Hells, I <span class="mu-i">hope</span> not…”
“I’d bet my bar on it!” Ma snickers with a cheeky grin! “An’ it’ll be <span class="mu-i">your</span> kids mouthing off to ya’, so get excited for that…”
The word ‘kids’ hits your stalwart Grand Marshall like a lightning bolt! “<span class="mu-i">K-K-KIDS!?</span> C-come on, Ma…”
About the couch, you interject in a diplomatic tone, you’re grateful to Volkir and all, but-
“But a bed sounds better, huh?” Volka smiles as she gives your head a firm, but nonlethal pat, “Don’t blame ya! Hells, maybe I’ll sleep here tomorrow night too! It’ll be a slumber party!”
“We can drag the rest of the Lamplighters in as well! I’ll provide the entertainment!” Chirps TT!
“Bold of ya’ to assume I’ll have room for your little army…” Frowns Ma as she steps out from behind the counter. “I <span class="mu-i">DO</span> run an Inn, y’know…”
“Well we’ll just take the party somewhere else if it’s too crowded, right?” Winks Volka as she heads for the door! “Get some rest, you lot–tomorrow’s just another battle!”
“Get home safe!” TT adds as you send the Skog packing with one last thanks! Watching her go, Ma rolls her broad shoulders and fills the bar with the sound of crackling bones! “Right, that’s it fer’ me… try not ta’ sleep in too late or you’ll miss breakfast.”
“G’night, Ma!” Smiles the Durher as the mistress of the house plods off towards the rooms!
“Stay outta’ trouble, you two~”
Heh, you stammer as the old Skog’s footsteps fade away, what’s <span class="mu-i">that</span> supposed to mean…
Turning your attention back to the bar, you notice your favorite Spinner’s lime-green eyes resting squarely on you…
“What <span class="mu-i">indeed…</span>” She smirks. “Didja like the song, Mr. Undying?”
<span class="mu-i">Like</span> is an understatement, you reply incredulously! You can’t believe she whipped that up in such a short time!
“You <span class="mu-i">spoil</span> me~” Drumming her claw on the counter, the girl’s gaze shifts from you and over to the back of the bar. “Buy a girl a drink?”
>CONTD. 