The Green Dragon - Part 2

[theWhiteLady]

Laurie had entered her dark room and stretched out upon her bed with a long sigh. The only light was from the window, silver moonlight that trickled down through the trees to lay dappled across the room. The air was cooler up there, away from the large and crowded common room, and it was much quieter. Snatches of laughter and the hushed tones of a story murmered up through the floorboards and Laurie fell asleep trying to hear the end of the story.

The next morning dawned as bright and beautiful as the previous ones but Laurie awoke with a crick in her neck and a sore back. She had fallen asleep with her neck craned in a very peculiar position to hear the last part of the story, so she didn't quite appreciate the beautiful morning like she would have otherwise. A quick brush of her golden hair, and a change into a fresh, white dress and Laurie was off downstairs to begin the new day.

Laurie marveled once again at the number of people that constantly came through the Green Dragon. The room was full, even more full than when she had left it the night before. She made her way to the door, but before she could open it herself, a man walked in. He seemed travel-worn and rather tired, and his eyes swept the room as he spoke.

"Could I have some water, please? I've come a long way..."

Laurie saw that Pio was busy with some customers on the other side of the room, so she stepped behind the counter and fixed a tall glass of water for the man. She handed it to him with a friendly smile.

"Welcome to the Green Dragon, good sir. My name is Laurie of Rohan," she introduced herself with a small curtsy. "Is there anything you need besides a glass of water?"