“It burns.”

Walking inside the tavern, Seth scanned the room and spotted her instantly, mostly because she was the only one sitting alone at a table, drinking with a somewhat forlorn expression.

Going to the counter, he ordered himself a cup of liquor and started heading toward her.

Sitting down across from her, Seth immediately said: “I didn’t expect to see someone from back home here.”

The ascended woman looked up from her drink before lowering her head again.

“I’m looking to enjoy my drink in peace. Can you find another table?”

Seth made an awkward expression and said: “Excuse me for bothering you miss, but I’ve not been home for more than five years. Seeing a familiar face excited me, and you also looked like you could use the company… Can miss find it in her heart to accompany me for a drink? If miss wants so, I’ll even be silent.”

The woman sighed and took a sip of her cup before saying: “Suit yourself.”