Killer's POV
I see him curiously glance around the tavern space, cautiously stepping away from the doors he forced shut. The space is much dimmer now that the windows are shut to keep the noise out. I see all my other customers leave and shut the doors behind them as he seems to examine the decorations and seating.
"Hey there. What can I get you?"I ask
"Killer, you did not just address him so casually! He will have your head!"Horror whispers worriedly to me.
I shrug, seeing that the Dark Prince isn't that upset. In fact, he seems happy to be greeted.
If he is angry, that smile is misleading and he will just have to get in line.
He walks over with a small smile, sitting beside Horror. I slide a menu to him and he nods in thanks. It is completely quiet, Horror and Dust seeming shocked that he's here and too uncertain to say anything. He seems to notice this, glancing at them.
"Umm, right...Hi. I'm sorry if I interrupted anything. Just wanted to get away from my brother's crowd. I'll just be reading and tuning things out so don't mind me."He says, pointing to a drink on the menu and slipping me a bag that clincks with coins inside.
"Alrighty then."I say, making the drink.
He opens his book as he sips from his drink. He actually looks happy. Still, neither of them talk, seeming uncertain about saying anything in his presence. I shrug it off, not going to force a conversation out of them. I go to the back room to wash some dishes.
SLAM! BANG!
"Quit slamming the door! Any damages are being paid by the culprit!"I snap, drying some dishes
"Nightmare! What are you doing in here?"A voice says
"Reading...The drinks are nice here."The Dark Prince sighs with annoyance
So that's his name...
"Your fan club better not come inside and cause a mess."He says
"They're not my fan club!"The voice says
Ah, so this is Dream.
"Sure act like it. How many wanted you to sign their faces this time? I saw four kiss the ground you walked on earlier."He says
"Uh, no. Those would be considered simps around here."Dust comments
"I see...Interesting. See? I'm even learning here!"Nightmare says
"But of all places, why come here? With such....unsavory characters?"Dream asks
SLAM!
"I swear-!"I begin
"There you both are!"A voice shouts
SLAM! BANG!
"For fuck's sake!"I snap
"Cross, easy with the door."Nightmare says
I march out from the back room, seeing Dream standing awkwardly with his arms crossed as his clothes and crown shine brightly. He clearly looks uncomfortable being here. A knight with a golden locket stands with his sword in hand, the blade unsheathed.
Cross, the knight, nods before gently closing the door. Both Horror and Dust look uncomfortable. Dust looks angry but isn't stupid enough to speak. Though I know how to work with this.
"Did someone say that there are unsavory characters? In my business?"I ask
"Yes, there are. P-"Dream begins
"Yes, and I apologize. These two need to be removed as they are causing far too much of a disruption."Nightmare says, pointing to Dream and Cross
"Wha-HEY!"Dream snaps
"You cannot insult strangers, Dream. I can go where I please and it's nice here. You offended that nice place. Now cut this out or you'll have to be removed."He says
The door creaks open.
"Hey, Killer! Oh! Hello, Horror!"Farmer says, using his magic to carry four barrels of crops in.
He walks right past the royalty and slides the barrels behind the counter.
"F-F-Farmer? Your farm is the largest exporter to the kingdom! What are you doing here?"Dream asks
"Giving a shipment before eating with my friends? Why, got a problem?"He asks as I hand him his payment.
"I just didn't expect to see you here."Dream says
"At my favorite place to eat with my buds? Yeah, no kidding. I wasn't expecting royals from overseas here, so I guess we're both shocked. I do live here after all. I'll have my usual."He says, seeming exhausted.
I nod, starting to cook some food for him.
"Have you slept, Farm?"Horror asks
"No...Worked all night to get a shipment prepared to send to the capital...This is my first break. We're still set for later, right?"He replies
"Of course. But you're napping before you touch my tools."Horror says
"You know him?"Dream asks
"My best friend here? Of course, I do. I'm surprised you don't, your Majesty."Farmer says, placing his hand on Horror's.
"Huh?"Dream says
"He's the kingdom's most skilled lumberjack and carver. He just finished your firewood shipment last week so you can thank him for your warm winter nights this year."Farmer says
"Wow, endangering two trade deals with one comment. Nicely done, Dream."Nightmare says with a shake of his head.
"Huh?"Farmer says
"I think an apology is in order."Nightmare says
Dream remains silent, sitting down on a stool at the counter.
"Menu please."He says
"Of course your Butterflyness."I say, slipping him a menu
Dust snickers while Horror looks shocked at my bold words.
"Would you like me to say it, Dream?"Nightmare says
"...We were supposed to go to the castle."Dream says
"No, I was supposed to go to the castle. You and Cross were only supposed to be sure that I got inside the city safely. You were never supposed to set foot on this land as Mom ordered. That was the deal made after you forced yourself into the plan. Now I will repeat my question. Would you like me to inform Farmer of what he missed? Want me to say it?"Nightmare says as I give both Farmer and Dream their ordered meals.
Dream shakes his head, taking his meal and marching out. Cross follows behind him.
Nightmare sighs, shaking his head.
"For someone so popular, he has bad social skills. Farmer, I apologize for his behavior. It doesn't reflect most of the royal family's true nature. We appreciate all of your contributions, each of you. And this is for the stolen plate."He says, sliding another pouch of coins to me.
Then he marches out after them with his book.
"....What just happened?"Dust asks
"The Dark Prince just defended us...He's quite kind..."Horror says
I smirk, tucking away my payments.
"That was too good."I say, chuckling to myself
"What did Prince Dream even say or do?"Farmer asks
"He just burst in and complained about finding his brother in here with...us. Or what he calls unsavory characters."Horror replies
"WHAT?"He snaps
And it's not even noon.
TBC
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