“Truly sorry sir, but there are other guests to attend to” she gave a quick smile to the cloaked man before turning away to get his drink. Lavina’s plastered grin faded instantly when she had her back to the man. It was foolish to think this one was not the like the several other brutes that came in each day. As she was preparing the ale, she heard the calls of another barbaric man, this one either already intoxicated, or simply a foolish young man with high hopes.
As much as she hated working in this environment, she could not show any trace of her true feelings. She wanted to throw a wine barrel at this particular gent, but was forced to meet his every disgusting demand. She poured a large mug with a maroon wine, and placed both drinks on a wooden tray. She was tempted to use it as a discus and make a clean cut through his neck, but instead put on her serving smile and glittering eyes and give both men their drink.
She placed the wine in front of the younger one. “Please let me know if there is anything else”