Before Lex could continue the conversation, the illusion faded, and he returned to the scene of himself presenting lemonade to the three. Eclipse had already taken hers, while Ventura and Nuwa were looking at him oddly.
Nuwa sighed audibly, and then grabbed a drink, quickly followed by Ventura.
"It is the responsibility of a good host to cater to his guests," the Innkeeper spoke gently, taking turns to look at each one of them. "Of course, a host must also ensure that all guests enjoy themselves. If there is perhaps some misunderstanding, or maybe an unresolved issue among you, please feel free to request my mediation."
Nuwa shook her head, as if she couldn't believe the gall of the human in front of her. A mere immortal asking to mediate her problems? The funny thing was, he did not even understand why such a thing would not be possible. The matters of Dao and beyond cannot be resolved with simple words. Some enmities are predestined.
