Slayers: The Meaning of Life
By XellAn-Chan
Part 20
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N: The three companions are searching for Dynast Grausherra's lair when they stop at an inn for the night.
me: Well, I can't go another step. Are you sure you know where Dynast lives, Phibby?
Phibby: I thought I did...Maybe he moved?
Lily: Look, we'll worry about it tomorrow. Here's an inn we can stay at.
N: They stop before a large inn, with a swinging sign above the door reading "Cat's Tale Inn." A smaller sign posted in the window reads "Vacancies."
me: Alright, let's go in.
N: They enter the inn. It's a busy place, full of travelers, and a young woman with cat ears poking out of her dark brown hair and a tail is rushing around trying to accommodate every one.
Chavi: *runs breathlessly over to the threesome* Can I help you?
me: Well, we'd like a room for the night.
Chavi: What sort of room?
me: Two twin beds, if you have it. It doesn't have to be anything fancy, just a place we can sleep.
Chavi: Follow me, please.
N: She leads them up the stairs to a small room at the end of the hall.
Chavi: Here you are.
Lily: Thank you. By the way, do you have a dinning room here?
Chavi: Yes, but we're a little short-staffed, so there may be a wait for the food.
Lily: That's all right. How much do we owe you?
Chavi: You're royalty, Miss, I can tell by the way you present yourself. There is no charge for the room. It's good publicity.
Voice from downstairs: CHAVI!!! We have more guests!
Chavi: Excuse me! *runs out of the room and clatters down the steps*
me: She looks familiar...
Phibby: You know that cat-girl?
me: I think so...I might have stayed here before.
Lily: Oh well. Let's go get something to eat. I'm starving!
N: They leave their un-needed things in the room and go in search of food.
*In the dinning room*
me: Ah, it feels good to sit.
Luna: Can I take your order?
me: *looks up* Luna Inverse...It's been a while. What're you doing here?
Luna: XellAn? How are you? Is Zelas keeping you busy?
me: Yup. I'm actually out on a quest right now.
Luna: What sort of a quest? A task of Zelas'?
me: Nah...My own curiosity. I'm trying to find the meaning of life.
Luna: The meaning of life?
me: Yeah, any suggestions?
Luna: I think the meaning of life is hard work. You've got to work hard for an kind of decent life.
me: Hmm...But some people never work hard and their lives are just fine. What about them?
Luna: *grumbling* People like my sister...Any way, what would you like?
N: They order their food and sit to wait for it. Lily notices that XellAn looks very thoughtful.
Lily: What's up?
me: I've been thinking...I know where I know that girl from!
Phibby: Where?
me: She tried to steal my staff last time I was at the Annual Sorcerer's Convention in Atlas City!
Lily: Tried to steal your staff?
me: Yeah. She thought it was cool.
Phibby: It is cool.
me: Chavi! Hey, Chavi, c'mere!
N: The cat-girl goes scampering over to the table, her tail trembling. She knows XellAn's recognized her.
Chavi: Yes?
me: Don't you "yes" me! You know who I am, right?
Chavi: *nervously* Yes. But I don't want your staff any more.
me: Good. But I've got a question. What do you suppose the meaning of life is?
Phibby: You're asking her?
me: Why not?
Phibby: I 'unno. It just seems weird that yer asking some one who tried to steal from you instead of killing her.
me: Hey, I'm only half Mazoku, don't forget.
Phibby: Right.
Chavi: *blinks her yellowish-gold eyes* The meaning of life? I don't know. To have lots of fun, I guess.
me: That's what Xellos said...
Chavi: And to beat up people who irritate you! Like all those people who tried to leave without paying their bill!
Phibby, Lily, me: ^^;
N: The travelers stare at Chavi, unsure of what to say. She looks furious for a moment, then smiles sweetly.
Chavi: How was your dinner? ^_^
All: *facefualt*
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AN: how was that, Chavi? you'll be in the next chap too since we spent the night at your inn. and we will go see Dynast, but i still don't know what to make him say. any suggestions?