195 Day DLXII, part II

To my surprise, Hailwic was sitting on a stool, next to the entrance to Velvet Lotus. Totally focused on sharpening a new ax. It was a different one from the weapon I was used to seeing in her hands. Rishi's work - I thought immediately.

- Good morning - I said to her.

She slowly looked up, stopping her work. Upon seeing me she smiled.

- Peter. I didn't know you were back. Good to see you.

- It's good to see you too. Can I come in?

- Sure. Go ahead.

- Thanks.

I went inside. Blue-pink duo was playing cards on the bench and behind the counter, Alice was playing solitaire by herself. With one hand scratching Razzle's back, who was lying next to her cards. She peaked up, to look who entered, then I noticed a new scar on her right temple, going lower and almost reaching cheekbone.

- Peter. Hi...

- Hi. How is your cat?

- Good as you can see - she smiled. - Just like your chicken. Aisha is taking good care of him for you.