"looks like you are used to the strong drink now huh?" the bartender asked him, "you could say that…" Leon replied softly. As he sat there quietly, drinking by himself. "Don't worry, it's been paid for." The bartender winked at him as a sign of trust with a serious expression on his face, "Huh? By who?" Leon asked curiously, "a friend of yours" the bartender smiled and walked off to serve other customers. Leon smiled within himself and just sat there drinking for a little while. Watching the people come and go. Looking at how free they were to be with the people whom they loved. From the tavern, Leon decided to go back to the palace that night… Leon was lonely; however, he found some comfort whenever he was with Maia.