The Hearth & Ember. Ordran’s place, remember? Great food, good atmosphere. Probably not too busy yet. What do you say?”


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    The Hearth & Ember was uneventful, for which Klarion was grateful, but the whole walk Klarion found himself acutely aware of Hatsune’s presence beside him. The rhythmic clink of her armor was a constant reminder that she was now part of his life, a reality he was still coming to terms with.


    The Hearth & Ember was just as empty as it had been the other time Klarion had been there. Ordran greeted them with a wide smile, his thick arms open in welcome as they came inside.