six impossible things before breakfast

Hesitating at Petra's words, Loren gave her an almost guilty look. "We don't, um, use money here. Clothes and shelter we can do, but the rest you'll have to barter goods or services for." However, he nodded at her, trying to muster up an encouraging smile and failing miserably. "That's the spirit!" Similarly, the cheerful words fell flat, his natural neuroticism and current sadness making it impossible for him to be joyful. Glancing up at the Temple, he nodded again. "We call it the Temple, but yes, it's a castle. There's an infirmary there that has clothes to spare and beds you can use for the night." He continued to lead her ever closer to its admittedly foreboding walls. LOREN Brought back by satisfaction more times than the cat