Ch.64 Just a Hangover
Rya had been sleeping in her bed as best she could while recovering from drinking too much Dwarven Ale after Hajdah's challenge.
She woke up to hear the door open and a knock.
"Owww! God damn, my head," Rya said groggily, fighting a hangover.
"Alpha? Are you okay?" Dalia asked nervously.
"I'm fine, just had a little too much. Ah, what ti is it?" Rya replied.
"You've been sleeping for about 3 or 4 hours. Do you need anything? Food?" Dalia asked.
"Food sounds good. Ow... And water. Thanks," Rya answered.
Percy brought a tray filled with food and drinks to Rya.
Rya started to sit up when she felt soone touch her shoulder.
"Here you go, Lady Rya. We have wild boar and root vegetables," Percy said.
"Thank you, Percy," Rya said as she slowly ate her al.
After finishing her al, Rya looked outside the window and noticed the sun was overcast. She could see the mountain range in the distance.
"It seems like it's gonna rain," Rya said.
Dalia looked out the window and sniffed the air.
*Sniff! Sniff!* "Hmm? Well, I do sll moistness in the air," Dalia replied.
"Maybe it's a storm coming in?" Percy asked.
"I hope it rains. I like the sound of it from ti to ti. Haah... Well, I'm feeling better, thanks, guys," Rya said as she stretched her arms over her head.
"Well, it's the least I can do. And you did well with Hajdah's challenge, Lady Rya. I was a little worried when the Mages Guild surrounded us," Percy said.
"Huh? They were a part of the Mages Guild? I thought I felt sothing radiating from them. Was that their mana? I have never experienced that kind of sensation before..." Rya said.
"Well, that's what mages say, at least. If soone is born with the ability to beco a mage, then mages can sense other mages' mana. They say it feels different from everyone else's mana. But it feels all the sa to . Anyway, don't worry about it. Only the mages can sense your mana. They are the only ones in the city that can locate you... I hope?" Percy explained.
"Hmm? So, are there multiple mages in the city? I wonder if they have different books or sothing that will allow to learn more magic. I could use so help right now," Rya said.
"If you're looking for books on the subject, I think you'll be disappointed. Most of their books are made by other kingdoms from millennia ago, and we are unable to reproduce them ourselves unless there's a magical scribe in the city. And they are hard to read. At least that's what they tell ," Percy answered.
'I wonder if those stupid Goddesses gave the ability to read dead languages? It's the least those assholes could do! Who am I kidding? They would take away abilities if it amused them,' Rya thought to herself with a grimace.
Rya looked around and noticed Quin and Sir George weren't there.
"Where is Quin? Where's he gone to?" Rya asked.
"Yeah, Beta ca back from an errand earlier and was watching over you like a sick puppy! But the Baron asked him about sending a ssage. So, he should be back soon," Dalia replied.
'Why would the Baron want to send a ssage? Maybe a ssage to the capital? Whatever, it's probably not important,' Rya thought to herself.
"So, how's my room?" Rya asked.
Dalia pointed to the door. Rya exited her bed, walked over to the door, and opened it to see a lavish bedroom.
A small desk sat beside the bed with a quill and so ink pens.
On the wall were two paintings of the late King Burell and his wife.
'Jeez, this stuff looks expensive!' Rya thought to herself.
The room was painted white with gold accents.
Rya walked over to the window and stared outside, looking down at the streets below. She then noticed a man sitting at a table in the corner of the courtyard. She recognized him as one of the dwarven mages from when they got surrounded when they entered the palace walls.
"Who is that?" Rya asked Dalia.
"That's the dwarf from the Mage Guild. He's been hanging around after you were in bed. I thought he was going to go ho. I guess he isn't," Dalia replied.
Rya looked down at him. After a mont, she heard the door open behind her.
"Well, soone's awake," said the familiar voice that belonged to Quin.
Rya turned around quickly to see Quin standing there with a smile on his face.
Quin put his hand up and scratched the back of his head. "I'm sorry, Rya. I didn't an to scare you."
Rya shook her head and sighed, "No, it's fine. And I'm sorry about being a burden after getting drunk again."
Quin smiled and nodded, "Don't worry about it. It's not your fault. Hajdah was hell-bent on proving to that you were using . He was an idiot for trying to start drama between us. Don't listen to him."
Rya frowned and placed her hand on Quin's chest. "Does he not trust because I'm a Dark Elf? Or what?"
Quin took Rya's hand into his own. "Yeah. The weird thing is Hajdah has been alive for 120 years, and you're the first Dark Elf he's run into? It seems like most of the continent hasn't run into the Dark Elves except the Alliance of the Divine Three?"
'Huh? Are Dark Elves a rare species? I thought they- we were pretty common?' Rya thought to herself.
"Well, we're invited to have dinner with the Baron tonight. Would you like to join us?" Quin asked.
"Sure, why not? I don't want to be rude. I've never t the baron before," Rya replied.
"Just try not to drink too much ale tonight. You don't need another hangover," Quin said.
Rya laughed and nodded. "I think I had enough for one day. But I have to say that stuff is too good!"
"You know I don't care if you get drunk as long as you behave yourself," Quin said.
Rya just grinned.
"Oh yeah! There's a festival for the Goddess happening tomorrow. It should be nice just to relax a bit," Quin said.
"Well, I wouldn't mind checking it out," Rya replied.
Dalia and Percy were also in favor of seeing the festival.
"Yeah, I'd like to watch the animal show if anyone is interested," Percy said.
"Yeah, I'd go see the main attraction, but I don't really like to see animals in captivity. They are used mostly for fighting or performing. But if it were humans that were fighting in an arena, then I would be interested," Dalia said.
"Ah... Uh?... N-No animals, got it. I believe the main attraction will be human fighters. We can avoid the animal fights, Lady Dalia," Percy answered.
"Good, that's why you're the best little wolf in the world," Dalia laughed.
"You know it's like you're going on a date with Percy?" Rya said with a grin, trying to tease her.
Dalia sighed and rolled her eyes. "It's just a simple trip to the arena. It's tough to embarrass in public."
"Heh... Putting up a brave front? Well, enough joking around, let's go et the Baron," Rya said.
With that, the group headed to the dining hall, where the banquet was already being held.
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