"Welcome, guys!" Parmegianno Haug, Elder of the Council, unparalleled chef, and owner of the Travelling Tavern, said as the Verhens walked in. "It's always nice to see so much money, I mean, so many customers, I mean, so many friends walk through my door at once."
Haug's cash register still remembered the last time the Verhens, the Fastarrow, and Bodya had dined together at the Tavern. The register still jingled at the memory, and Haug's heart fluttered.
The presence of the Ernas made things even better, ensuring a sold-out night.
"Welcome back, Great Mage Quylla Ernas." He welcomed her like a walking gold bag. "You look more ravenous, I mean, glowing than the last time you honored my establishment with your presence."
"Is it me, or does Haug have problems connecting his brain instead of his wallet to his mouth?" Quylla emitted a leopard's wet-snarl but only because her mouth watered from the delicious smell of food.
