Rie walked back to the Inn with Eruantalon, chatting idly and trying to ignore her stomach's none-too-subtle reminders of her lack of breakfast. As soon as they came to the door she took her leave of the man and went straight to the kitchen, not bothering to do it quietly.
"Nuru, I'm about to pass out. Is there anything to do right now, or can I have something to eat?" Rie asked dramatically, hanging her cloak on a hook and tying her apron back on. She didn't wait for Nuru to respond before she nabbed another piece of toast and a piece of bacon to quiet her stomach. "Sorry I took so long, I had to go wake a guest in the stables," she said, now talking just for the fun of it. "It was the bard who sang that wonderful song, remember it? Sleeping with the horses! I can't fathom why, but I guess it's none of my business. Oh, I feel better now. Is there work to be done?" She looked up at Nuru, and laughed. "Or maybe I should give you a chance to speak?"
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"Oh, my god! I care so little, I almost passed out!" --Dr. Cox, "Scrubs"
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