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... d, replaced by the warm glow of oil lamps and the crackling fire in the hearth. The common room is empty now, the dinner rush having come and gone like a summer storm. The air still holds the lingering scents of roasted meat and fresh bread, mingling with the ever-present undertones of ale and woodsmoke.
I'm wiping down tables, the familiar motions soothing my frayed nerves. The rag in my hand is damp and cool, a stark contrast to the heat that's been simmering beneath my skin all day. E ...
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