Chapter 130: Nightlife
When Jonas woke up from his nap, he was a little surprised to see Elmo snuggled up against him. While he hadn't expected this, he wasn't going to say that it was unpleasant or uncomfortable. He was more surprised to find that he wished he could stay like that for longer, but he could see through the window hat the sun was going down, which meant that it was time for him to go
So, he carefully got up, not wanting to disturb Elmo, who was sleeping peacefully and Jonas felt himself smiling at the scene. It was a feeling that he couldn't say he had much experience with. Where he'd see a scene like this and wish that he didn't have to leave.
He felt an urge to do something more, but couldn't' think of for the life of him what that was. He felt like he should know, but the answer was always just out of his reach, regardless of how close it felt like it was.
Jonas then forced himself to leave the room before he lost his nerve and crawled back into the bed, letting Elmo enjoy being curled up next to him. Maybe even something more, which Jonas wouldn't let himself think what that might be, otherwise he was sure he'd turn back around.
Jonas quietly left the inn, keeping his senses alert to any possible danger. He couldn't say where the enemy might be or what form any attack might come in, but he wanted to be ready, just in case it happened when he wasn't expecting it.
The streets were mostly deserted at this time, but for the early evening, it wasn't too surprising for Jonas. This didn't seem like the kind of neighborhood where there would be much nightlife. The crowds would be towards the shadier parts of the city right now, wherever the brothels and prostitutes were.
It was possible that it was in a single area, essentially a pleasure district. Or it could be in multiple locations in the city, but he wasn't sure that would be the case. It made more sense to have them clustered together, that way potential customers would be able to choose which establishment they wanted and not have to go very far to find what they wanted.
Of course, if there were any river traffic or such, then it would be closer to that, while at the same time, it would likely be close to the inns, as travelers would be more likely interested in something like that than most locals.
At least that was Jonas' assumption. After all, people who travel from farther away would likely be more lonely while at the same time, locals would likely have whatever companionship already that they would probably want themselves already.