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“So… we’re still moving rooms, right?” I asked, hoping Caspian would agree.
“Yeah,” he said, though he hesitated.
I knew why. He didn’t want to disrespect our host’s offer. Refusing would only make things harder for us here. Elaria’s goodwill was the one thing we could use if we wanted to investigate the Dark Sorcerer properly.
We returned to the inn, packed our things, and Caspian paid for the damage to my room. The innkeeper—Maelis’s cousin—accepted the pouch of gold coins with a wide smile.
Maelis escorted us all the way to the eastern tower. She’d been helpful, and she said either Caspian or I could call on her services again if needed.
She handed Caspian a small card. “Scratch the surface with your nail to summon me,” she explained. “I’ll come as quickly as I can.”
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