After paying for their purchases and leaving the store, Val supposed that the last stop of their day should be at the tavern, so to have something to eat before the long walk home.

Anne's tavern looked the same as the last time Adrien had been there. Anne herself was sitting at one of the tables, reading a book - her flower-printed blue dress somewhat matched the pink chair pillows. She bolted up as soon as she saw the two of them enter.

"Oh, good day, Valerion", she said with a big grin, hurrying behind the counter. "And -- my, who do we have here!... If it isn't Adrien, the apprentice! Haven't seen you around in a while! How have you been? The sorcerer Valerion told me last time that you've been doing splendidly".