Chapter: 434
“Good morning,” he smiled.
“Morning dear, how can I help?” she returned his smile.
“Viladore wanted to see me.”
“Sure, take a seat honey.” She went into the room behind her with a wave.
“Thanks.”
It didn’t take long till she came back out again.
“He won’t be lon-” she looked down the hallway as she heard some steps, “Oh, here he is now.”
“That was quick” she glanced at Viladore as he arrived.
“Oh. Yes.” Viladore shrugged, “Good morning Jay, come with me.”
“Sure, and good morning.” Jay hopped up.
Viladore quickly led Jay to his office, opening the door for him with a smile as he quickly ushered him in. It seemed that he was in a hurry.
“Please, take a seat,” he pointed to an empty seat in front of his desk.
Jay nodded and sat down.
“Viladore seems to really be in a rush today…” he thought, trying to hide his concern with a good-enough poker face.
Viladore darted around Jay and sat behind his desk, opening his drawer and staring at something for a moment before closing it again.
“So, Jay… I have some good news – great news even. An opportunity” he grinned with the toothy smile of an old wizard.
“Oh?” Jay tilted his head.
“I have decided to take you under my wing as my star pupil. Isn’t that great? I’ve arranged a room for you here at the guild, and I’ll be able to give you lessons whenever you would like them.” he smiled, as he put his elbows on his desk and interlaced his fingers.
“Oh…” Jay was still wearing his poker face, not showing any emotion at all.
Viladore lightly exhaled, wondering why Jay wasn’t praising his name right now. Jay really didn’t react how Viladore thought he would.
“Well, I guess staying here won’t be so bad. Is the room free?” Jay questioned.
Viladore had to stop his eyes from bulging at Jay, why wasn’t Jay jumping at the opportunity? Many would perhaps even kill for this.
“It’s 30 gold per night.” Viladore said as his fingers seemed to tighten on his hands.
“Ah, well,” Jay leaned back in the chair, “It’s too bad…” he pursed his lips. Jay really was going to reject the offer – why would he stay there when he could sleep at home for free?
Viladore quickly added as a cold sweat came across him, “B- but for you it’s free, obviously!” he laughed – perhaps a little too loudly.