บท 173: All About Clusters

The bandaged Skullius walked into 'Big Bosom Betsy's' with a sickly skip in his step, attracting the attention of the ever present champions of food and ale that were chattering endlessly.

Most of them laughed at him as he limped while Betsy who was behind the counter as usual gave him a curious gaze.

As he was passing by her, going up to his room, she suddenly spoke.

"Is the city proving to be a bit too difficult for you, love? Did you get into a brawl with fire or what?" she asked as she saw the patches of burns that were peeking from under the bandages on his face.

Naturally, because Skullius was evidently bothered by the heat, all the locals could tell he was new.

"Kind of..." Skullius replied.