Sufficiently exhausted from the previous few days, Tori doubted she could make it through the night without any help, much less be of any use in a fight. It was then Tori found a small coffee shop tucked in between what looked to be a couple of apartment buildings. Walking in, the blonde was immediately overtaken by the heavenly smell of all the different blends of coffees mixing together in the air. Most would notice the aroma, but to someone with a good sense of smell, it was an entirely different experience.
It appeared to be slowing down for the day, as the need for coffee was no longer needed as most people would be home in their beds within the next couple of hours. Walking up to the counter, Tori ordered a medium sized coffee with two cream and three sugar. As the barista was preparing her drink, Tori looked down and noticed a case filled with different pastries as well. After perusing for a second, she also requested a chocolate chip muffin.
Her things paid for, Tori asked if she could sit at one of the tables at the patio. "Of course. Do keep in mind we close soon, though." the girl answered. She was not much shorter than Tori herself, but couldn't have been any older than 16. "Would it be at all possible if I could loiter for a short time after you've all gone home for the night?" she asked, already knowing how creepy that sounded. She figured it would be best to explain herself. "I'm a mage from out of town and I'm taking a request that forces to be out in town at night." she explained, assuming that the teenager would probably assume that it was to eradicate the wolf. "I'm wanting to wait a little longer in the evening so I have a better chance of accomplishing my goal. I should only be another hour or two?" she said in an inquiring tone, asking again if this was acceptable. The barista ran it by her manager who said that it was indeed fine, as long as she kept the wolf away from his business. She nodded and laughed, assuring him that would be no problem as she made her way outside to the patio.
She would sit at a table alone, assuming she would be the last customer for the night since it was already so close to closing time. She would nibble on her muffin and sip her coffee while she just waited on time to pass, taking in the sights and sounds of Era as she did so. Nice as it was, she knew it was going to be a long night.
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