"This is the tavern where you can get supper. The food here is pretty good."

Nishinoya rambled as night fell. He pushed open the doors and his two companions were immediately barraged by the smell of food, the warmth and laughter escaping the tavern doors.

"Kiyoko-san!"

Nishinoya called to a beautiful dark haired waitress who brushed off his attention. The raven haired girl took their order, quiet and efficient.

"Yamayama-kun! Suga-san!"

The two toned haired boy yelled above the bustle of the tavern.

"What do you think of Karasuno?"

Yamayama-kun? Kageyama thought as Sugawara showered praises on the town much to Nishinoya's delight and excitement, both of them going into a energetic conversation.

Karasuno was indeed a fine town, going about its business and following the King, his orders.

"..attack."

Kageyama was brought out of his thoughts, catching the end of Nishinoya's conversation with Sugawara.

"Uh...what was that you said..uh Nishinoya?"

The raven haired boy asked tilting his head to the side. Nishinoya inevitably brightened at his attention.

"I was just telling Suga about Kiyoko-san."

The two toned hair boy said.

"She came to our town about 3 years ago after hers was attacked by the King's soldiers for rebelling. Her father who was a nobleman in that town was killed and rid of his wealth and title. She lives with her mother now. That's why she's always so quiet."

Nishinoya said taking a thoughtful expression which didn't seem right on his usually happy face.

"Most of the waitresses and waiters here have that kind of story. That's why the owner of the tavern takes them under her wing and lets them work here."

Nishinoya gestured then to a freckled boy who seemed to be bantering with a tall blond boy.

"Isn't that Tsukishima, one of the scholars who works in the library?"

Sugawara said softly to Kageyama who froze. His cover could be blown, he thought remembering his multiple unfortunate dealings with the rather unpleasant blond.

"That's Yamaguchi. He was orphaned when his village was attacked and lost his sight. Tsukishima seems to like him which is amazing because he doesn't like anyone."

Nishinoya remarked as Kageyama watched the freckled boy turn to reveal dull milky eyes.

"Oh look, our food is here."

Sugawara said. Nishinoya suddenly brightened.

"Hinata I didn't know you were working today!"

Kageyama looked up to meet fiery golden eyes and equally fiery hair. Suddenly he could hear his heart beating, he could feel his breath catch and his eyes widen.

The boy held his gaze before nodding in acknowledgement, his cheeks the faintest of pink before he walked away.

"Not very talkative, is he?"

Sugawara said trying to defuse the suddent tension.

"Who was that?"

Kageyama said to Nishinoya trying not to show interest.

"Hinata Shoyou. He lives with Yamaguchi, both of them came here about 3 years ago."

Nishinoya said in between bites of food.

"Yamaguchi told me that after the attack, Hinata just stopped talking and hasn't talked since."

Nishinoya remarked. Kageyama couldn't stop staring at the golden eyed boy who went from table to table serving food, before disappearing into the tavern kitchen.

My king
Has stood from his throne
Has realized the one cannot escape
The heart's longing