Will's Tavern Pt 2

“And you?” I said as I faced Ryan. He didn't talk much so I'm guessing he's got the same attitude as Raylnn.

“Oh, he's Ryan" Lancelot answered. “And he's deaf”

“So how do you communicate with him?”I asked while shifting in the chair.

“We use Will's ledgers or paper wrappers from supplies and charcoal as ink”. Evan pointed to the wrappers at the door. “Alright, I think we're all good to go. Lance and Becca, you guys dispose of the leftover food, Ryan and Lia, you guys do the dishes, while Ewa, Raylnn and I get the floors cleaned.”

“Why do I have to get down on my knees and clean the dirty floors?” Raylnn said as she folded her hands and frowned her face.

“Do you have to be so difficult? It's a job for three not two” I said while standing from my chair to face her.

"Alright let's calm down, you can clean the kitchen with Ryan then” Evan said, she turned and headed to the kitchen with Ryan. After ten minutes, thankfully there was a clock at the tavern, Raylnn came out of the kitchen yelling, “What type of dummy doesn't know how to do the dishes. I'm done with my side of the dishes and he's still in there looking like he's trying to figure out how washing works” Raylnn said angrily.

I was about to speak when Lia stood up and headed to the direction of the kitchen.

“That's ok”, Lia said softly “I'll wash the remaining dishes with him.”

After forty minutes, we finally finished. We took a seat at the counter while Raylnn remained in her original position and Lia got some extra wrappers to write on for Ryan. “So what do we know about Will?” I asked. “Well…I know he's rich enough to own a tavern and buy kids,” Evan said as he looked in my direction.

I nodded, “Valid point, but anything else?”

“He has lots of customers, since this place is constantly messy. He also has fresh foodstuffs which could mean he owns a farm or he orders fresh foodstuffs regularly” Lia said.

“All great but I meant a way to escape or his weak point, something that can get us out of here” I said.

“I could ask the coach man where we are while I load the drinks tomorrow and Evan could try to ask the servants for directions while he cleans the stalls.” Lancelot said while standing to his feet.

“Ok then it's settled” I smiled. Just as I finished talking, the door to the tavern unlocked and Will walked inside. The air was filled with a strong scent of perfume as Will walked towards us.

“Alright go to your rooms, the customers are about to arrive. Such a lovely sight seeing you interact with each other, I couldn't possibly let my precious goods die of depression. Be up early tomorrow because you'll be cleaning everyday till you guys find a master.” Will said.

We stood and headed back to our rooms.

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