Robin's Blood

Page 7, Ch. II

As Eileen walked toward Robin and Renata, she announced to the pub, "Gia is in the back making everyone's food. The shipment harvest from the Centaurs is minimal this month. They must be having a difficult season." a synchronized groan came from the crowd. Renata stomped her foot.

"Silence!" she bellowed, "Eileen and Gia are doing you a great service keeping the pub open this season when they could use their portion of the shipment all for themselves, be appreciative." the pub became quiet enough to hear a pin drop. After a few moments, the chatter rose again, and Eileen led Robin to a bar stool. "Here ya are. Gia should be out in just a moment-" Eileen was cut off as a tall, muscular woman stumbled out of the swinging french doors holding a metal tray in each hand. "Oh, dear!" Eileen cried with a slight chuckle, rushing towards the klutzy woman one tray almost fell onto the floor, but She swooped in quickly, lifting the tray back into the woman's hand. "Thank you, hon." the woman said before slowly walking from table to table. Eileen walked back over to the bar where Robin sat. "That would be my wife, Gia. She's a little clumsy but gets work done," Eileen said with a giggle. Gia made her way around the tables and over to Eileen and Robin. "Here is your order, ma'am," Gia said as she bowed to Robin. "I... thank you, but you dont need to bow...." Robin said, shocked by Gia's formality towards her. Eileen looked down at Gia, still bowing. "Now, there is no need for this. You're embarrassing our guest," Gia rose again. "But, Love! There has not been a human here in hundreds of years!" Gia said in protest.

As Eileen and Gia argued, Robin turned and looked at the plate Gia had put in front of her; it consisted of a fresh biscuit, Baked carrot slices, and warm potato soup. Robin picked up the biscuit, dipped it in the soup, and took a bite. Her eyes widened, and a gloss came over them. Robin began to sob as she viciously started eating the food. Gia and Eileen stopped arguing abruptly and turned to Robin in shock. "Are you alright, honey?! Do you not like the food?" Eileen gasped, placing her hand on Robin's back to comfort her. Robin stopped eating, swallowed her bite, and then wiped her eyes, "The food is amazing! I was so scared when I came here, but you've all been so welcoming and kind." Robin snuffled on the verge of tears again. "Oh my! It's alright, honey. You are welcome here for as long as you'd like," Eileen vowed, hugging Robin tight.