Once at Cassardis, Dri turned in her rabbit feet and goblin ears to Pablo at the inn.
"Ah, thank you cos. Here is the payment for the jobs." He handed her a coin pouch.
"Thanks Pablo." Dri held it in her hand and looked at Rook. "Rook, would like to a room tonight so you can rest?"
Rook looked at Dri, confusion on his face. "Whatever pleases you Master." At this, Dri saw Pablo's eyebrows raise.
Dri sighed, more to herself than anything. "Pablo, one room for the night as well for Rook."
"That'll be fifty gold."
Dri handed over the money and turned to Rook. "Rook, I'm going home for tonight to get some sleep. You have a room here in case you want to do the same. I will see you here in the morning."
"Yes, Master."
Dri smiled at Rook and Pablo, then headed out of the inn toward her house and her bed.
Again, Dri woke up at first light. She quickly got dressed and broke her fast. Rushing out of her house, she ran to the inn to meet Rook. He was already there, fully geared up for the trip.
"Good morning, Master."
Dri smiled. "Good morning to you too, Rook. I have a couple of stops this morning before we head to the encampment."
Rook nodded, and Dri went across the street to where Benita was still tending the wounded. "Benita, I have the flowers for you," she called.
Benita looked at her. "Ah, brought them all, have you?"
Dri nodded, grabbing the flowers out of her pack.
"Good, that's the both of them. In truth, I am surprised to see them got so quickly. I'll get to work directly. With any luck, we'll have everyone back to health ere long. 'Tis your doing, cousin."
"I'm glad."
"I fear there's little I can offer you in thanks, save this," Benita handed Dri a coin pouch. "Pray, take it. Now to make some medicine!"
"Thank you, Benita."
Benita just waved at Dri, already making the medicine.
"That was good work, Master," said Rook from behind Dri.
Dri was slightly shocked, she didn't know that Rook was even behind her. "Thank you. One more stop, and then we're off."
Dri then headed to Heraldo's Grocery, to ask if he would continue to watch her place. She didn't know how long she'd be gone. Heraldo agreed, and with her thanks, Dri and Rook headed out to the encampment.
Once she left the gates of Cassardis again, Dri couldn't help but to admire the gorgeous landscape around her. To her left, it was covered in long grass, with tall trees and freckles of herbs growing everywhere. To the right, it gave a wonderful view of the beach outside of Cassardis and the sea. I miss it. I miss going out onto the sea every day. Feeling the salty air, pulling the nets in, feeling the slight motion of the waves as I pulled in to dock, I miss all of it. Maybe, after I'm done with all the dragon business, I'll get another boat. Maybe I can just return to my life as a fisherman.
Dri shook her head, and continued on the path toward the encampment. She was wary about encountering more goblins or even bandits here. Tracing the scar down her face, she placed her hands near the hilts of her daggers, choosing to be prepared instead of caught unawares in case of any danger.