Arcanum - Chapter 20

Chapter 20






"Do you happen to know what Scarlet specialized in?" I asked Jay in curiosity .

"Hmmmm she's most defiantly a fighter, her lacking in ability to you magic, but makes up for it with melee prowess . " Jay answered confidently .

"How about Paul?" I also asked .

"He's a bit odd, he's defiantly a Sorcerer but… . Unlike most sorcerers who specialize on a few school of magic, he's shown prowess in numeral if not all schools of magic . " He answered .

"Yup he's the best! . . . Not long now should be around this next corner!" Daisy added walking ahead of us .

We arrived at a building called The Jolly Lion, with outside tables and benches set up, and the sound of faint music coming from inside . Daisy began sprinting at the sight of the tavern busting through the front door . Jay and I keeping our pace approaching the tavern, "COME ON GUYS!!!!!! I GOT US A TABLE!!!" Daisy stuck her head out shouting at us full of glee before popping back in .

We entered an extremely busy tavern, the front bar lined with many seated customers drinking large mugs of what looks like ale or beer . The rest of the floor filled with numeral tables and chairs and benches, customers eating various foods and hot meals . Music coming from the corner of the room from a four man band, two girls and two boys playing a piano, flute, and two guitars .

"OVER HERE! GUYS!" Daisy yelled in the distant waving her hand .

We both noticed her waving us down in a corner table, approaching her we took great care in where we was walking making sure not to bump into anyone . "This place is very lively . " I said shuffling behind Daisy taking a seat next to her .

"Yup… . . It's very popular here! And the food here is pretty famous . " Daisy said nodding .

"OHHH there's my Aunt! She's coming this way!" Daisy said full of excitement . "I haven't seen her for over 3 years!!!!" she added .

A tall young human woman with brunette hair approached our table, "Daisy darling! So you made it into Atlantis?!!!" her Aunt said when she arrived at our table .

Daisy leapt off her seat giving her a giant hug . "Aunt May! It has been far too long!" Daisy yelled .

"Yes it has, how's your mother? I hope my sister is doing well . " Aunt May smiled looking at Daisy .

"Yes Yes! She doing great! She also opened a Tavern, business was booming when I left for Atlantis" Daisy beamed .

"That's great! I'm glad she took my advice . " Aunt May smiled . "Ohhh you brought company?! Hi I'm May, Daisy's Aunt pleased to meet you . " She smiled at the both of us .





"Ohhh yeah! This is Jay and this is Emilia, they are pretty awesome!" Daisy introduced us .

"HEEEYYYY Ben!!! I'm gonna take a small break!" Aunt May yelled at the aged human gentleman at the front bar and proceeded taking a seat next to Jay and Daisy taking her seat .

"Ohh and that's my uncle Ben! He seems to be super busy though . " Daisy said, the Barman looked our direction waving and smiling .


"So Daisy?! Did you manage to meet Paul yet?! I remember how you used to talk about him nonstop during your training in the temple" Aunt May asked smiling .

"Nooo not yet sadly . " Daisy said with a slight frown .

"THE NERVE! Next time he comes here I'll give him a wallop for ignoring my niece!" Aunt May responded full of anger .

"No No… don't … . I'm sure he's super busy that's all… . . " Daisy tried to calm down her Aunt .

"Fine… . . But say the word ill punish him for ignoring you!" Aunt May added .

"So Jay . . . What is your relationship with my Daisy?!" She shot a glare at Jay startling him .

"Ummm… . Urrrrr… . . " He stuttered .

"WHAT?! MY NIECE ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU?!" Aunt May instantly responded to his hesitation .

"NO NO… She's beautiful… . . " Jay tried to respond .

"

OHHHHH YOU THINK YOU'RE GOOD ENOUGH FOR MY DAISY NOW?!!!" Aunt May interrupted him .

"Urrrr… . No… . . Ma'am… . . " Jay stuttered not knowing how to answer Aunt May .





"Stop it Aunt May!" Daisy chuckled .

Aunt May burst out laughing "I'm sorry kiddo…" Aunt May apologised to Jay .

Jay still in shock didn't really respond just laughed awkwardly with her . "Jay actually defended me when I accidentally used some magic and we got caught by some guards . " Daisy informed Aunt May .

"Ohhh really?! How noble of him . Thank you Jay for defending my Dear Daisy . " She thanked Jay giving him a nod . "Daisy these are the type of Boys you want for a boyfriend!" She explained to Daisy .

"AUNTY!" Daisy yelled, her face getting redder, which was surprising with her blue skin .

"You know I'm only joking . " She responded giving Jay a punch in the arm laughing . Jay laughed with her awkwardly .

"So… . Ems what's the deal with you?!" Aunt May asked me .

"OMG She somehow knows Scarlet and Paul!" Daisy responded .

"No WAY! So you can introduce Daisy to Paul! Don't you dare try and take him away from her! Or I'll make you the Chef's special!" She threatened me .

I laughed with her because I knew she was joking, but she kept her stern face making me feel uneasy . "You I'm joking?!" she said glaring at me .

"Ummm… No Ma'am of course I'll do my best . " I responded in a panic .

Aunt May burst out laughing as expected, "I love your friends Daisy!" Aunt may said laughing banging the table . Causing me to also laugh with her awkwardly .

"OI BEN! GIVE ME TWO COCKTAILS! AND ONE OF OUR BEST BEERS" She screamed at uncle ben, to which he nodded and began preparing some drinks .

"Now don't tell your mother! Or she will have my head!" Aunt may notified Daisy .

"I promise!" Daisy responded smiling holding out her pinkie, to which Aunt May responded my making a pinkie promise .

"Now food, what do you guys fancy?! On the house of course!" she said smiling at Daisy .





"Ohh Ohhh!! Your famous quiche and Roast chicken PLEASE ohhh and a salad… . . !!!" Daisy said excitedly .

"No problem! Do you want sides as well?!" Aunt May asked .

"Ohh yes please!" Daisy replied .

"Coming right up!" Aunt May said standing up with a giant smile . "I must get back to work and help in the kitchen, please see me again before you leave!" she added walking away .

"Your Aunt is quite the lively woman . " Jay said when Aunt may disappeared into some doors .

"Yeah… she loves to joke around, it makes people drink more and that means more money . " Daisy smiled .

It was surprisingly relieving to see the relationship of Daisy and her Aunt . Reminded me of my fond memories with my own family members, especially my own nieces and nephews .

"Umm Daisy is it okay to eat outside food here? . . . " I asked her in curiosity not know the etiquette here .

"Ummm sure, but wait till you've tried the salads and sides first or my Aunt might get offended . " Daisy answered .

Shortly after Aunt may arrived with our drinks and some starters for us . "Here you go… . . Your drinks, and some starters, assorted Peanuts, assortment of cheeses, seasonal fruits and our world famous jerky . " She said giving me and Daisy our cocktails, and placing a large mug of Beer for jay . "Enjoy" she smiled walking away .

"Is that "the" famous Jerky?!" Jay asked Daisy .

"Yup… that's our special honey glazed BBQ jerky" daisy nodded .

Jay excitedly began chomping down on the jerky, "OMG It's so good!!!" Jay said full of excitement and satisfaction .

"I know right! . . . . . I actually know the secret recipe . " Daisy added also beginning to eat .

"NO WAY!!!!" Jay responded to Daisy's revelation .

"Ohh you need to try the peanuts as well! It has special seasoning as well . " Daisy informed Jay pushing the peanuts to him .

Jays face lit up with happiness trying the peanuts . "If the cheese is as good as everything else, I swear I'll never leave . " Jay said trying some of the cheese .

"I don't think I've ever seen Jay this excited or happy . " I said looking at him .

"I know . . . " Daisy responded .

I began eating some of the starters avoiding the jerky, and similar to Jay, the taste and flavour also made me smile out of happiness thoroughly enjoying the food . Taking off the bag of holding placing it on the table, I thought of the notepad Paul included and began feeling around . As if by magic I felt a small notepad and pulled it out .

"What ya got there?" Daisy asked curiously while eating and began to also look at the notepad .

"Ohh it's just a notepad Paul included with the bag when he gave it to me . " I replied .

Opening the notepad, the front page listed several items . Wand, Scrying Orb, 5x Bottle of fresh Water, Jar of Gherkins, 5x Canned Ravioli, Badge, Rope, First Aid Kit and Cutlery set .

"Ohhhhh that's some cool stuff . " Daisy said eating a piece of cheese .

"What's a Scrying Orb?" I said turning to Daisy .

"It's an Orb that you focus on and allows you to see the person you are thinking about . Ohh you already have a wand?" Daisy explained .

"Yeah I was given one from a Treant" I explained .

"NO way!!! You're so lucky!" Daisy replied in shock .

"Look!" I said putting my hand into the bag thinking of a wand, pulling out my Treant Wand .

"Woah… May I?" Daisy asked politely .

"Sure . " I handed her the wand .

Inspecting the wand closely analyzing each centimeter slowly, "Woah you're so lucky!" Daisy said in awe . To my surprise Jay was way too occupied eating and drinking to even notice my wand . I guess once he notices he would be super excited .

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