The Phantom Lord guildhall was completely deserted. She had to make sure it was seven in the morning and not two hours past midnight. The man behind the bar was half asleep, although she spotted a mug half full of warm coffee. It was what she was here for as well, before she set out into the wet streets. “I’d like a coffee, too, please,” she told him a bit loudly just so he would hear her before proceeding to inform him of her preferences. He was awake as soon as he heard her, which she was glad about. She didn’t want to leave without a cup of coffee. It took her about fifteen minutes to finish that. To be honest, she was hoping the rain would stop, because let’s be real, who would actually want to go out there in that disposable raincoat, looking all silly? The coffee, she noticed, was made in no time. She could tell the barista was experienced in this area...which was probably why he was a barista, but she liked fast, so she gave him a tip before she left. He seemed happy about that, making a bit money so early in the morning. In fact, it satisfied her as well, to make someone’s morning effortlessly.
Now the streets were drenched in rainwater and the smell of it mixed with soil opened up her nostrils, making her spread her smile. She loved all of this. It was like a sign that she was going to have a great day already. Even though she sat in the guildhall for a while, the drizzle was still there, and would be for a bit longer as she noticed the sky being clouded with what looked like huge grey cotton candies. It created a darkish ambiance, which made people want to stay inside, which Bianca would have done too if it was raining much heavier, probably reading one of her books with a cup of tea. Yes, her ideal lazy afternoon. She kicked her left foot across a small puddle, making the murky water splash around and onto her rubber sandals, a giggle escaping her parted lips. What a lovely morning. She couldn’t ask for a better one, truthfully. What should she do then, on such a fine morning? Should she visit a local bookstore to purchase some more books?