@Coma It had been years since Coma had saved Lizzbeth from a life of slavery.
The scared young elven child had become quite a beautiful young woman. Surely some scars were still in her soul and on her body but she had grown a lot more confident in many ways. She worked in the inn where she lived in, still in the same room. But the inn had changed a lot as well. It had expanded greatly, The wood on the first floor got replaced for bricks including the floor. There were also more rooms in a variety of prize ranges, stables, a place for residents to bathe and the food served had more variety. The town had profited from it as well and the Inn's owner had used some of his earnings to rebuild several homes.
Lizzbeth also had been educated and could read and write although it was not possible to catch up with everything and was still two years behind others.
With Coma she also had learned how to fight and not only rely on sight and with a lot of effort she learned his language a little while attempting to teach Kaison hers. It was to difficult to say though wether her efforts to teach him were fruitfull or not. The time they were with her was scarce but she always did her best when they were.
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With a wooden crate in her arms she opened the door from the Inn. ''Alexander, I got the cheeses you asked me to get!'' she called. It was early in the afternoon and not many people were there. Only a few locals enjoying a meal.
Most people had been friendly to Lizz. Only those of her age and a little younger would tease her for being behind with her studies and a handfull bullied her by saying a variety of things. Despite that Lizzbeth had always remained friendly to them.
''Perfect for the party tonight.'' Alexander said with a grin.
''Alexander I told you... I do not need a birthday party.'' Lizzbeth spoke with a chuckle and felt the weight of the box leave her arms as Alexander took it from her.
''Nonsense. It is not every day the baby girl turns 16. And who knows. Maybe you will find a nice man tonight to call yours.''
''I doubt it Alexander.'' Lizzbeth replied.
''Really?'' Minerva's head popped out of the kitchen. ''I am sure Kaison will show.'' she teased causing Lizzbeth to blush.
''W-what gives you that idea. He is like a brother to me..'' she pouted causing everyone else to laugh and in the end including her.
''Besides..'' Lizzbeth spoke after she finished laughing. ''I am sure Kaison and Coma are to busy to show up anyway. It is alright.'' she assured.
Erianthe had never shown herself again since that night but she did see Kaison and Coma on a regular basis. The blood opal was around her neck now as well although a second was in Minerva's posession in case Lizz would not be able to use hers.