Chapter 45: Hot and cozy
Irwin stood next to the wall, trying to make himself as small as possible as an angry Lordling carried a big pack of belongings into Joustihr's room.
"Sebastian Delaplui, Lord Bron will be very happy that you are willing to share a room with Lordling Rindaw," Hutch said, his eyes narrow as he stared at the youth.
"It's Lordling to you, guard," Sebastian snarled.
The angry young man glared at Daubutim and then at Joustihr, who stood wringing his hands and staring in dismay at the second bed being pushed into a corner by two guards.
Hutch didn't say anything but waited as two more youths walked in carrying more bags. Irwin had no idea who they were, but their simple clothing showed they definitely weren't nobles.
"Good. Now, you two, with me," Hutch said as he stomped out of the room.
Irwin quickly followed, noticing a nasty glare from Sebastian directed at Daubutim's back just as he left the room.
A few minutes later, they entered another room, similar to Joustihr's, but without the tables filled with vials, books, and papers. It was reasonably clean, though Irwin noticed a few shirts crumpled in a corner. It had two beds with crumpled linen, a table, some chairs, and a couple of large wardrobes. The only major difference was a small window in the far wall. The shutters were partially open and light peaked through the cracks while a cold draft passed through the room.
Irwin shivered, then saw a dark, unused fireplace and decided the first thing he'd do was find some wood and light it up.
"Alright. Get some rest. I'll have someone drop off some new clothing and show you to the bathing area in an hour. You said your friend was seriously injured?"
Irwin was surprised Hutch had remembered it, and he shivered as the pain in his back came with a vengeance. As he saw Hutch gaze at him intently, he nodded.
"I got slashed on the back," he said, pointing over his shoulder.