Chapter 6: Food, Flirting, and Fumbles ( 6 )
"Ugh! Why do you have to lock me up anyway?" I groaned, leaning against the cold bars of the cell.
One of the guards scratched his head awkwardly. "Uh... I think it's procedure. They'll probably check your background again and again."
"Background? I just got here! How much background could I even have?!" I threw my hands up in exasperation.
The guard shrugged. "Hey, not my call. Just doing my job, crazy guy."
I sighed and slumped on the wooden bench. "Will that beautiful woman be here tomorrow?"
The guard chuckled, leaning on his spear. "Madam works from morning till evening, so yeah, you'll see her."
"Why do you call her 'madam'?" I asked, tilting my head.
The guard glanced around as if to ensure no one else was listening. "Err... because she's higher rank than even the captain. She's important."
My eyes widened. "Really? A big shot! No wonder she's beautiful and confident. Damn, I think I'm in love!"
The guard rolled his eyes. "Sure you are, crazy guy."
Just then, my stomach growled loudly, making us both pause. I laughed nervously. "Oh, uh... I'm kinda hungry and thirsty... Care to bring me some food?"