smile’s Comments (group member since Nov 21, 2023)

"Of course." Venus nodded, amused by the woman's reaction. It seemed she was taken by the offer. She hadn't known the barmaid long, but she appeared to be a hard worker, and that would go far in any job. "Fair winds, Vada," Venus replied, dipping her head as she slipped into her old way of speaking.

She would bet that anyone who could survive this rowdy bar would thrive in the palace atmosphere. It seemed like Vada was more than capable, and if the Crimsons were here to make things better for the common people, what better place to start?

Venus reclined in the chair a moment after the woman had left, eyes closed as she fought back the haze. It usually took a bit more than two cups to take her down, but her exhaustion fed into her inability.

As she pushed up from the table, Ven cast another glance to the woman. The least she could do was put in a good word for her at the castle. If Vada wasn't fit for the job, she'd be turned away and there was no harm done. If there was a chance she would make it -- for the palace was always hiring -- beyond it being a better environment, she'd be paid more than the pennies she got here. It was a win-win, right?

Venus swept her braids over her shoulders and straightened up, blinking away the fox and stretching out her sore muscles. Her limb had gone stiff with the inactivity.. Her eyes followed Vada a moment, then she strode out of the bar, this time oblivious to the stares. She allowed herself a small smile before wiping her face clean again. The encounter had gone better than expected, and with any luck, it would continue to do so.

Venus was lost in her thoughts for a moment, mulling over the situation. She had told Vada that the ex-royals wouldn't come back, but in all honesty, she didn't know. The Crimsons were so new at this whole "ruling a country" thing that she feared it wouldn't take much to topple them. Not if she could help it, but the fact remained that the royals were a threat to the peace and they had to be dealt with as soon as possible.

As Vada spoke again, Ven was snapped out of her thoughts. Though the woman's words were welcome after such a long day, she wasn't as taken in by the flattery. Venus couldn't help but feel they were out of place. Maybe she was just overthinking it again. Her mind was frustratingly in a haze.

She shook her head, partly to fight the fog but also in response. "I'm good, thanks." Well, she was good in the liquor department. If Vada could deliver one of the royals to her doorstep, she'd feel so much better, but that was an impossibility.

"Sorry to waste your time with all this idle chat. If you hear any news, see that it gets to me, savvy?" She paused, then added, "And if you're ever in need of a better job, try the palace. I might be willing to put in a good word for you..." Ven gave the woman a semi-genuine grin.