Chapter 28: Behind The Runes Lies A Tiny Giant (3)
"...yeah, I don't recognise you, young lady. Did you get lost on your way to the tavern?" Lady Adil's voice was like sandpaper on wood, rough and unyielding. She didn't look up from her scrolls, her quill moving swiftly across the parchment.
"Oi, old hag. You want me to send your daughter to kingdom comes again?" The witch's voice grew a tad sharp, a smirk playing on her lips as she watched Adil's expression not flinch.
"Ah...it's you." Lady Adil finally set down her quill, her eyes focusing on Demond with a hint of surprise. She squinted, her gaze lingering on the witch's new form before looking up to meet hers. "I'd say it's a pleasure to see you again, but I think we both know that would be a lie. What do you want?"
"Well, I'm here to ask for a favor, Adil, but before we get into that, I'd like to introduce you to my new...husband." Demond said, stepping aside to reveal Adrei.
"My, oh my, look at what you have brought into our midst, Demond." Lady Adil's stern gaze swept over Adrei, her eyes narrowing even further at the sight of the peacekeepr, the inky parchment forgotten for a brief moment. "A dragon. How quaint. And married to you, of all things."
"Without a ceremony yet, but unfortunately, yes." The witch chuckled in defeat, her voice filled with a sarcasm that could cut through steel. "Now, I originally had a favor regarding officialising our relationship, but alas that must be put aside for your favourite hobby instead. Let's see...how would vampires taste for dinners today?"
"Vampires. Now, why would you think I'd be interested in those pesky, weak creatures?" Lady Adil's tone was dry, yet her eyes gleamed with curiosity. She leaned back in her chair, her short stacky frame seeming more imposing in the dimly lit room.
"Well, we slaughtered a whole bunch of them last night and thought you'd be thrilled to hear the details, old pal." The witch smirked, watching as Lady Adil's expression shifted from mild interest to sharp alertness.
"In my terrain? That's a bold move, even for the undead. Tell me everything, Demond." Lady Adil's stern face morphed intensely, the wrinkles around her eyes deepening as she leaned forward, her curiosity piqued.