Chapter 25‘Welcome,’ the raven said. The man started away from it violently then, crouching low, he stared blearily round at the watching diners.
‘Just a drunk,’ Heirn said casually, but nevertheless pushing his chair back so that he would be able to move quickly if necessary as Elda began to speak to the newcomer.
‘I’m not sure,’ Atlon said. ‘He looks more petrified than drunk.’
Then, Elda was leaning over the counter, shouting and pointing towards the door.
‘Go on, man, go on,’ Heirn muttered softly. ‘You’re making a mistake.’ He was narrowing his eyes as if in anticipation. Suddenly the man lunged threateningly towards Elda. As he reached the counter, Elda leaned backwards, then her right hand described a wide vertical circle and an incongruous bell-like sound filled the room as a l
