making friends
@priestoftheshadows
Cursing loudly as she tore through the inn, heading for the staircase leading to the Warden’s quarters, running as fast as her long legs could carry her. She barrelled into the makeshift communal area, shutting the door as quickly as she could and vaulted over the table before wedging herself under it with little consideration for anyone else inside the room.
Her heart beating wildly, she briefly peered out to check the coast was clear and locked gaze with a tall man pouring himself a dark liquid which smelled distinctly like coffee. It appeared that he was the only other occupant of the room, clearly puzzled by her entrance and perhaps shocked into silence by her bizarre display. Giving him a cheeky grin, she put a finger to her lips in a ‘shh’ing motion.
“I’m not here!” She told him in a whisper, ducking her heard again.
Whatever he was about to say was interrupted by the door swinging open to reveal a furious man swearing and demanding the whereabouts of that ‘vulgar beast of a woman’. Jai bit her lips to hold in the giggles threatening to spill out and prayed the man wouldn’t sell her out.