Nectar wiped the drool of the side of her face as she slowly got out of bed. She'd being too tired to eat anything but now she was hungry [ How could I not eat a thing today? I don't think I'm possessed ]
She still had on her dirty clothes from earlier and couldn't even go through the mana stones she found either. Looking out her window, she yawned [ It's almost midnight....Wheat should have the food put out by now ]
Suddenly motivated to move, she quickly and quietly changed into some new clothes. She wore a simple forest green hoodie and black leather pants with matching boots.
She put her hair in a simple loose braid that dangled out over her shoulder and took her money pouch. Licking her lips, she could already imagine all the food she would eat as soon as she got in and disappeared.
Opening her eyes, she was met with the warm fuzzy smell of beer and sweat. Letting her eyes fade to their original red color, she realized she was on the wrong side of the counter, next to the wine barrels.
Wheat waved his ladle at her angrily " You can pop in and out as you please Red but not on my side of the counter ". Nodding obediently, she jumped to the other side " Its nice to see you too ".
Wheat smiled, throwing a mug to one of his waiting customers " What brings you here now Red "? Nectar slouched forward, resting her head on the counter " I'm looking for something to eat ".
Wheat raised an eyebrow " And you came here "? Nectar smiled " Of course, I'm sure it'll be delicious and I'll get a discount ". Wheat laughed, passing another drink to a customer's waiting hand " You're awfully cheap ".
Nectar laughed, sitting up straight " Just give me three bottles of Nightmare beer and whatever I can eat ". Wheat leaned on the counter, polishing a glass " Beer yes, but I don't have anything you can eat ".
Nectar's smile instantly disappeared " Why not "? Wheat pointed upward, " The foods up there ". Nectar follows his gaze, it was the place she'd walked up to and found Fisherman Jack crying.
But it looked nothing like that day, there were even small booths for privacy and many serving girls. I couldn't help but blink " How did I never notice it "?
Wheat shrugged, placing the bottles on the table " Probably cos you were to busy drinking or cos Joe was being Joe ". Picking the beer, she got up and laughed " You say that like it isn't good for business ".
With that, she walked upstairs greeting the men as she passed. Some were drinking, gambling or just have some good old fun [ Sometimes, I wish my life could be so simple ]
Nectar didn't dwell on the thought, as the smell of grilled fish filled her nose. Following the scent, she was surprised when one of the serving girls stopped her. Though the lavender dress she were was long, it did her no justice and her perfume nearly killed Nectar's appetite.
Her large melons were barely contained by the dress and she had on fish net leggings that only highlighted her tanned legs when the slits up to her hip swayed. Nectar scrunched her nose, looking at the big bust [ I feel slightly intimidated ]
Though Nectar wasn't very busty, she wasn't flat either. They were big enough to be noticed but not as eye catching as Athena's or nearly as distracting as this server's.
" Is there a problem "? The server sounded arrogant as she flipped her brown hair " There are no more tables available ". I frowned [ Intimidating boobies are one thing but to stand between me and food is a death wish ] pointing at an empty table next to the window, " But there's one right there ".
The server remained smug " I said we're booked full so we are ". I frowned slightly and took a swig of my beer and marched back downstairs to Wheat.
Though Nectar could have handled the situation, it would have ended differently. She came to eat, not to kill or cripple irritating serving girls.
She slammed her fist on the table, getting his attention " They won't let me in. Do something ". Wheat seemed taken aback by her childish whiny tone and laughed " Don't worry Red, try again ". Nectar pouted slightly " What if they don't let me in "? Wheat smiled " Don't worry, they will ".
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Luscious again had withdrawn his horns while Axis closed his third eye so they wouldn't attract too much attention. It didn't work. Luscious was in black pants and a blue silk dress shirt while Axis wore red, the trousers a deeper shade.
" Where are we going "? Luscious whined as he looked at the empty closed shops around him. Axis rolled his eyes " I heard a rumour about a she devil earlier so I want to check it out ".
Luscious groaned loudly " You're still working? And besides, the demon isn't killing anyone ". Axis sighed " Demons aren't common in Lishflour, I just want to make sure ".
Luscious nodded, his lack of interest obvious " How are you supposed to find it when you have no sense of direction "? Axis frowned " I do, I just tend to forget the directions ".
Luscious sighed, face palming himself and pointed out towards an active building, " That should be the place ". Axis frowned, following his finger, " That's a tavern, why would a demon be there? You're not just trying to trick me into going in there, are you "?
Luscious smiled mischievously " How can you say such a thing with a straight face? Of course it is and if it isn't, we'll just keep looking " [ After we've had a few drinks ]
Axis sighed in defeat as Luscious happily led them into the brightly lit building with the words DRUNKARD'S PALACE written on a sign nearby.