My Bar

[Z3R0]

Guiding his beloved to a nearby table, he takes a seat with his back to the wall and pulls her into his lap as they await their ordered course.

"I have long been journying, it is true. I have walked many long, hard roads. I have been seeking all these years to complete a task upon which I gave my word."

Taking her hand, he pulls her close and wraps his strong arms around her and lightly kisses her before continuing his tale.

"Many year ago, before I first came to this place, war and pestilence ravaged my land. Many people were oppressed at the hand of foul, power hungry Sorcerer; those that did not kneel to him in servitude were executed. My mother and father were proud, noble people. I was forced to watch my family die painfully at the hand of his cruel necromatic ways."

The lights seem to dim and flicker as a storm passes across his face, his eyes glaze over momentarily, delving back into the past to relive the memory he has been eternally cursed with.

Giving a deep sigh, he turns to gaze into the eyes of he love, and his expression softens and the lights flicker back to their normal luminance.

"I swore to avenge my family, and after many hard, trialsome years, I have kept my promise, though it nearly cost me my life."

Drawing a massive hand down his face in a vain attempt to brush away wearyness, he looks at her and smiles faintly.

"It is very good to see you again, at long last. To many restless nights spent alone on the hard ground. Ah, a hot meal and fresh brewed drink."

Thanks the server as their meal is brought, digging into a small pouch and pulling out an old gold coin and looking at it thoughtfully before handing it to the girl.

"It's not local currency, but it's gold all the same."

Picks up his earthen ware mug and take a deep quaff before sighing contentedly and wipping the foam from his lips.