20 Food

"Do you happen to know what Scarlet specialized in?" I asked Jay in curiosity.

"Hmmmm she's most defiantly a fighter, her lacking in ability to you magic, but makes up for it with melee prowess." Jay answered confidently.

"How about Paul?" I also asked.

"He's a bit odd, he's defiantly a Sorcerer but…. Unlike most sorcerers who specialize on a few school of magic, he's shown prowess in numeral if not all schools of magic." He answered.

"Yup he's the best!... Not long now should be around this next corner!" Daisy added walking ahead of us.

We arrived at a building called The Jolly Lion, with outside tables and benches set up, and the sound of faint music coming from inside. Daisy began sprinting at the sight of the tavern busting through the front door. Jay and I keeping our pace approaching the tavern, "COME ON GUYS!!!!!! I GOT US A TABLE!!!" Daisy stuck her head out shouting at us full of glee before popping back in.

We entered an extremely busy tavern, the front bar lined with many seated customers drinking large mugs of what looks like ale or beer. The rest of the floor filled with numeral tables and chairs and benches, customers eating various foods and hot meals. Music coming from the corner of the room from a four man band, two girls and two boys playing a piano, flute, and two guitars.

"OVER HERE! GUYS!" Daisy yelled in the distant waving her hand.

We both noticed her waving us down in a corner table, approaching her we took great care in where we was walking making sure not to bump into anyone. "This place is very lively." I said shuffling behind Daisy taking a seat next to her.

"Yup….. It's very popular here! And the food here is pretty famous." Daisy said nodding.

"OHHH there's my Aunt! She's coming this way!" Daisy said full of excitement. "I haven't seen her for over 3 years!!!!" she added.

A tall young human woman with brunette hair approached our table, "Daisy darling! So you made it into Atlantis?!!!" her Aunt said when she arrived at our table.

Daisy leapt off her seat giving her a giant hug. "Aunt May! It has been far too long!" Daisy yelled.

"Yes it has, how's your mother? I hope my sister is doing well." Aunt May smiled looking at Daisy.

"Yes Yes! She doing great! She also opened a Tavern, business was booming when I left for Atlantis" Daisy beamed.

"That's great! I'm glad she took my advice." Aunt May smiled. "Ohhh you brought company?! Hi I'm May, Daisy's Aunt pleased to meet you." She smiled at the both of us.

"Ohhh yeah! This is Jay and this is Emilia, they are pretty awesome!" Daisy introduced us.

"HEEEYYYY Ben!!! I'm gonna take a small break!" Aunt May yelled at the aged human gentleman at the front bar and proceeded taking a seat next to Jay and Daisy taking her seat.

"Ohh and that's my uncle Ben! He seems to be super busy though." Daisy said, the Barman looked our direction waving and smiling.

"So Daisy?! Did you manage to meet Paul yet?! I remember how you used to talk about him nonstop during your training in the temple" Aunt May asked smiling.

"Nooo not yet sadly." Daisy said with a slight frown.

"THE NERVE! Next time he comes here I'll give him a wallop for ignoring my niece!" Aunt May responded full of anger.

"No No… don't …. I'm sure he's super busy that's all….." Daisy tried to calm down her Aunt.

"Fine….. But say the word ill punish him for ignoring you!" Aunt May added.

"So Jay... What is your relationship with my Daisy?!" She shot a glare at Jay startling him.

"Ummm…. Urrrrr….." He stuttered.

"WHAT?! MY NIECE ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU?!" Aunt May instantly responded to his hesitation.

"NO NO… She's beautiful….." Jay tried to respond.

"

OHHHHH YOU THINK YOU'RE GOOD ENOUGH FOR MY DAISY NOW?!!!" Aunt May interrupted him.

"Urrrr…. No….. Ma'am….." Jay stuttered not knowing how to answer Aunt May.

"Stop it Aunt May!" Daisy chuckled.

Aunt May burst out laughing "I'm sorry kiddo…" Aunt May apologised to Jay.

Jay still in shock didn't really respond just laughed awkwardly with her. "Jay actually defended me when I accidentally used some magic and we got caught by some guards." Daisy informed Aunt May.

"Ohhh really?! How noble of him. Thank you Jay for defending my Dear Daisy." She thanked Jay giving him a nod. "Daisy these are the type of Boys you want for a boyfriend!" She explained to Daisy.

"AUNTY!" Daisy yelled, her face getting redder, which was surprising with her blue skin.

"You know I'm only joking." She responded giving Jay a punch in the arm laughing. Jay laughed with her awkwardly.

"So…. Ems what's the deal with you?!" Aunt May asked me.

"OMG She somehow knows Scarlet and Paul!" Daisy responded.

"No WAY! So you can introduce Daisy to Paul! Don't you dare try and take him away from her! Or I'll make you the Chef's special!" She threatened me.

I laughed with her because I knew she was joking, but she kept her stern face making me feel uneasy. "You I'm joking?!" she said glaring at me.

"Ummm… No Ma'am of course I'll do my best." I responded in a panic.

Aunt May burst out laughing as expected, "I love your friends Daisy!" Aunt may said laughing banging the table. Causing me to also laugh with her awkwardly.

"OI BEN! GIVE ME TWO COCKTAILS! AND ONE OF OUR BEST BEERS" She screamed at uncle ben, to which he nodded and began preparing some drinks.

"Now don't tell your mother! Or she will have my head!" Aunt may notified Daisy.

"I promise!" Daisy responded smiling holding out her pinkie, to which Aunt May responded my making a pinkie promise.

"Now food, what do you guys fancy?! On the house of course!" she said smiling at Daisy.

"Ohh Ohhh!! Your famous quiche and Roast chicken PLEASE ohhh and a salad….. !!!" Daisy said excitedly.

"No problem! Do you want sides as well?!" Aunt May asked.

"Ohh yes please!" Daisy replied.

"Coming right up!" Aunt May said standing up with a giant smile. "I must get back to work and help in the kitchen, please see me again before you leave!" she added walking away.

"Your Aunt is quite the lively woman." Jay said when Aunt may disappeared into some doors.

"Yeah… she loves to joke around, it makes people drink more and that means more money." Daisy smiled.

It was surprisingly relieving to see the relationship of Daisy and her Aunt. Reminded me of my fond memories with my own family members, especially my own nieces and nephews.

"Umm Daisy is it okay to eat outside food here?..." I asked her in curiosity not know the etiquette here.

"Ummm sure, but wait till you've tried the salads and sides first or my Aunt might get offended." Daisy answered.

Shortly after Aunt may arrived with our drinks and some starters for us. "Here you go….. Your drinks, and some starters, assorted Peanuts, assortment of cheeses, seasonal fruits and our world famous jerky." She said giving me and Daisy our cocktails, and placing a large mug of Beer for jay. "Enjoy" she smiled walking away.

"Is that "the" famous Jerky?!" Jay asked Daisy.

"Yup… that's our special honey glazed BBQ jerky" daisy nodded.

Jay excitedly began chomping down on the jerky, "OMG It's so good!!!" Jay said full of excitement and satisfaction.

"I know right!..... I actually know the secret recipe." Daisy added also beginning to eat.

"NO WAY!!!!" Jay responded to Daisy's revelation.

"Ohh you need to try the peanuts as well! It has special seasoning as well." Daisy informed Jay pushing the peanuts to him.

Jays face lit up with happiness trying the peanuts. "If the cheese is as good as everything else, I swear I'll never leave." Jay said trying some of the cheese.

"I don't think I've ever seen Jay this excited or happy." I said looking at him.

"I know..." Daisy responded.

I began eating some of the starters avoiding the jerky, and similar to Jay, the taste and flavour also made me smile out of happiness thoroughly enjoying the food. Taking off the bag of holding placing it on the table, I thought of the notepad Paul included and began feeling around. As if by magic I felt a small notepad and pulled it out.

"What ya got there?" Daisy asked curiously while eating and began to also look at the notepad.

"Ohh it's just a notepad Paul included with the bag when he gave it to me." I replied.

Opening the notepad, the front page listed several items. Wand, Scrying Orb, 5x Bottle of fresh Water, Jar of Gherkins, 5x Canned Ravioli, Badge, Rope, First Aid Kit and Cutlery set.

"Ohhhhh that's some cool stuff." Daisy said eating a piece of cheese.

"What's a Scrying Orb?" I said turning to Daisy.

"It's an Orb that you focus on and allows you to see the person you are thinking about. Ohh you already have a wand?" Daisy explained.

"Yeah I was given one from a Treant" I explained.

"NO way!!! You're so lucky!" Daisy replied in shock.

"Look!" I said putting my hand into the bag thinking of a wand, pulling out my Treant Wand.

"Woah… May I?" Daisy asked politely.

"Sure." I handed her the wand.

Inspecting the wand closely analyzing each centimeter slowly, "Woah you're so lucky!" Daisy said in awe. To my surprise Jay was way too occupied eating and drinking to even notice my wand. I guess once he notices he would be super excited.