บท 49: House arrest

Alexander stared at Marlo for a while, his thoughts hidden behind his stoic face. Externally, Marlo looked completely fine, so Alexander could not tell how severe the man's condition was, but he must have gone through something extremely drastic to change so much.

"Did you say this is an Inn?" he finally asked, turning away from his old mentor and towards the mysterious Innkeeper.

"Indeed," Lex answered, glad to have his customers' attention back. "Our patrons come from all across the universe, and come to get away from the troubles of mundane, everyday life. Come, let me give you a tour. Your friend will need some time to heal."

"Thank you. My name is Alexander and my friend's name is Helen. I apologize for not introducing ourselves earlier."

"Nonsense, there is no need to apologize. You came here to resolve your troubles, and that is the first thing that you did once you arrived. It is only right."