🎀 Wisteria 🎀

After a while, the waitstaff brought the girls their orders – a raging storm for Ilencia and a sea horizon for Sylphida. Both portions were large enough to satisfy most people, but for the cryptid, despite her small size, it was barely a mouthful.
— Well, what can I say... This establishment knows how to source good ingredients and prepare them properly.

It's not easy to please these heroes.

The food, as it turned out, was more than worth the price. Especially compared to the usual low-quality food served in cheap eateries. And while the latter could undoubtedly do more harm than good to the body, Ilencia was sure that eating the local cuisine daily could actually improve one's health.
—Yes, now I understand our wealthy patrons. —she said, finishing her hearty meal. —If I were in their place, I would only dine at such places.
Out of habit, the knight was about to lean back in her seat and put her feet on the nearest chair, but fortunately, she stopped herself from such an imprudent act in such a respectable establishment.

— Esteemed guests, — one of the waitresses approached them again, — would you like to order anything else?

—Anything else? — Ilencia quickly calculated three-digit sums in her head and put on a friendly smile. —No, thank you! I think we've had enough for today. Thank you very much for the service and to the chef for the... excellent food.

— Hmm... Wait a moment, I'll ask the guys. — Victor left and, after a while, Glorius appeared in his place. — Ah, Rogdan, good evening. Cleos Drake is my pseudonym. I apologize for the confusion, but please also understand that, given the nature of my request, I would prefer not to be called by my real name.

—And to you, it's good to see you! A pseudonym? I understand, of course. —the baron nodded. —In that case, with your permission, could we find a comfortable place and discuss this request? I, for my part, would like to do everything I can to help my dear friend.