Quid Pro Quo
Aaron advanced towards the edge of the table and rested his knuckles on it and breathed out sharply after taking a peek below the surface of the table.
He turned to Mister Kim. "I am Aaron Winters," Aaron said to the rotund manager of the inn.
Mister Kim took short involuntary steps back. Perhaps, his movement was fuelled by sudden shock but who knows? Regaining his composure, he stepped forward again, inching his head farther than his body as he stayed his gaze on Aaron.
"Winters?" he said under his breath with his face wearing a look that showed that he was familiar with such a name.
Aaron cleared his throat noisily while glancing at the area under the table and raising his eyebrows. Mister Kim understood immediately and looked down, exposing the young lady who was hidden under there.
"Get out."
"But—"
Mister Kim knocked on the table with slight annoyance, prompting the young lady to stand from where she was squatted in hiding.