It was almost certainly the earlier attempt on his life talking, but this smelled like a trap. Paranoia was a predominant trait among the Fae at the best of times. At the same time, the last time someone had really given him a run for his money was decades ago, at least. It might be entertaining to ride out this encounter to the dramatic climax, whatever that may be. The main question was whether she believed him to be an elf, or one of the Fae. Weighing up both options carefully, going with the woman certainly seemed to be the most fun option. Given how long-lived the species actually was, you took it where it came.
“Very well, then. We can square things away with our host and see what we turn up afterwards.” He flashed a wide smile. Besides, if no-one tries to kill me, I’ll even pay the bill. Maybe tonight won’t be so much of a waste after all.
The night air was biting, with only a wisp of a breeze. Street lamps everywhere had been ignited, basking the roads in a warm glow. Up ahead was a relatively modest restaurant, which the two entered, taking a seat. Velethuil scanned the area, patiently awaiting for the inevitable swooping of assassins.
“Very well, then. We can square things away with our host and see what we turn up afterwards.” He flashed a wide smile. Besides, if no-one tries to kill me, I’ll even pay the bill. Maybe tonight won’t be so much of a waste after all.
The night air was biting, with only a wisp of a breeze. Street lamps everywhere had been ignited, basking the roads in a warm glow. Up ahead was a relatively modest restaurant, which the two entered, taking a seat. Velethuil scanned the area, patiently awaiting for the inevitable swooping of assassins.