Chapter 20 (1/2)

-The Day After a Day of Drinking-

I wave a hand at Ness and take the seat next to his.

“Ho, Asagi! Let’s drink!”

“Looks like you’ve had quite a lot already…”

“You idiot! This barely even counts!”

I beg to differ. His eyes couldn’t even focus on anything. But then again, he was talking just fine irritatingly.

“So, Asagi. How have you been?”

“Recently? Well, it was pretty much the worst until recently.”

“Buwahahaha! Sure was!”

I wonder whose fault that was! I don’t say it. I have a rule against arguing while drinking.

“Well, I have a good feeling about what’s to come…”

I say as I swipe Ness’ drink from the side and down the whole thing. It wasn’t very chilled, but it tasted great. Daniela was eating the steamed chicken she had ordered with the most satisfied expression. I suppose she really enjoyed her food.

We kept drinking like this for a while, and I periodically stole whatever Ness was eating. He was pretty much done for. He was half asleep now. I rob him of his last drink and plate and move over to Daniela’s seat. My mug of ale clinks lightly against her mug of fruit water.

“That was a busy day.”

“Aye, Asagi. You did well. Let’s keep this up tomorrow as well.”

“It’s very heartening to have you there with me.”

“Hehe. You know, flattery won’t get you anything with me?”

She smiled as she brushed her short, platinum blonde hair from her face. She was could be quite handsome…

“Does your hair color derive from your race?”

“Hmm? Oh, well, yes. Generally, that is the case with elves.”

“So there are other colors?”