Cassius's question hung in the air, his tone dark but his gaze unwavering. The room felt a little heavier, the crackle of the tavern's hearth seeming distant as everyone waited for Wanda's reply.
But to his surprise, the old woman didn't hesitate or falter, she scoffed loudly, waving her hand dismissively.
"Rumors?" She said with a dry laugh. "Who cares about those stupid rumors?"
The trio blinked, taken aback by how casually she dismissed them.
Wanda leaned on her cane and went on, her tone surprisingly conversational.
"When I was a young girl, there was a girl I knew, jealous of my looks. She spread a rumor about me, said that if any boy called me behind the pine tree near the river, I'd...well…" She gave them all a mischievous grin. "That I'd blow their wieners and give them a good time."
Julie nearly spat out her drink, coughing as Skadi slapped her back, while Aisha's ears twitched furiously in embarrassment. Cassius just sat there stunned.
