Gerald finished his food quickly, not even recognizing how hungry he was. But now… now he just felt tired. Still, his body had eaten almost mechanically. He hadn't enjoyed a single bite, despite the vampires and others offering him his favorite dishes. Magic coursed through his veins again, such as had been depleted by his teleporting and handling of the undead, but he was still nowhere near his full strength.
It was just as he finished, that the doors to the town hall opened and in walked two beautiful women.