Graveyard of a Madman Part 52

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By their estimation, there was probably about 49% of the alcohol missing after such a night. So many of them dined on fine foods, and popped open sake and wine from all over the city that still remained. Wine cellars were cleared out of their barrels and bottles, and every single bar nearby was scavenged. Pirates sang and pirates danced, even the ones who were injured.

The next morning, there were very few still stirring in that city, or half a city as the occasion was. In the hotel where many of them stayed, Chio was sitting on the side of their bed, putting on his pants, and his sandals. Usagi turned over and watched him with her eyes half open.

Usagi: Where are you headed so early in the morning?

Chio: Where do you think? I told you I would do it.

Usagi: Ooohh Kajikajikajikaji you say a lot of things, that doesn't always mean something.

Chio: [Smiled back toward her.] Well, I suppose this is the proof you want. [Got up from the bed and picked up his shirt from the ground, pulling it over his head as he slid it on.] I'll be back.

Usagi: Good luck [Yawned and turned back over to catch a few more Z's before anyone else interrupted her sleep.]

Chio grabbed a paper bag from ther table, exited the room and made his way down the stairs, and in the lobby, there were a surprising number of patrons. Alice and Nikk sat across from one another in two very large, comfortable looking chairs. A tea set on top of a table between the two of them.

Alice: Oh, Chio! Good morning! Would you like some toast and eggs? I was just about to make breakfast.

Chio: Oh, uh, no thanks, Alice. Do you know where Rinji is?

Alice: Ummm I haven't seen him today. Check the medical tent.

Chio: Right! Thanks! [Ran past her with a paper bag in his hand.]