The Last Light (The Wandering Inn, #5)

by Pirateaba

“No, Bird. You are free to sit in your new tower.” “You say that, but social obligations force me to drink with you. You explained this to me last week. This is a trap. I do not wish to drink but my status as ‘friend’ with you and Miss Erin prohibits me from refusing.” Erin started to laugh and covered it. Pawn opened his mandibles and sighed. “Bird, that is not…do I need to explain this to you again?” “Yes.” “I’ll leave you two to it! Pawn, come inside when you want to. Bird, you can sit in your tower if you want? I’ll tell Lyonette to send up a drink for you!” The two Antinium watched Erin walk into her refurbished inn. Bird waved as Erin shut the door and then turned to Pawn. “That was a considerate statement. Why could you not have made a similar statement to begin with?” “I didn’t say anything about you having to drink with me, Bird.” “You said ‘we’. We implies multiple people, which in turn implies me. You said it despite my use of a meaningful stare you should have correctly interpreted. This is very hurtful, Pawn. I wish to sit in my tower and you have disregarded my feelings.” Pawn glared at Bird.

I truly love the Individuals' conversation. :)