A favor to be returned tenfold
Lucas invited her in. He felt a bit awkward, but he also wanted to be polite. He put the tray on the table and offered her a seat.
"Thank you, but I have to go. I have to help my father with the others. He's very busy these days. There are a lot of travelers coming to Lilypud. They say there's something big happening soon." Lila said, standing at the door.
"Something big? What do you mean?" Lucas asked, curious.
"I usually charge for the information but as it's your first time out in the town, I will share it with you for free."
"Sounds bad for business."
"I know," She giggled again and continued, "There is an alchemy competition a few weeks later, I am sure that there is going to be a big price pool."
"That is some good information, Lilia. Thank you." Lucas said and looked at the hot food on the table again.
"I will leave you with your food now, talk later?"
"Sureee, anytime. I am jobless anyway."