Unforgivable

[Dawnika Snow]

The vigilante grinned at the intended pun between their names. As Miranda patted her back, she could see the giant burn scar that ran down the young woman’s back from her shoulder. It was gruesome, almost like a birthmark. She may have not even noticed if she had not patted Dawn’s back.

“They tried to melt me, I assure you. My heart is as cold ice in the Frozen Fields.” She said as her food arrived. She chowed down on the meat, whatever it was really.

“Interesting.” Miranda said simply. Although Dawn was eating, she was still able to hold her conversation.

“Looking for work are you?” She said after swallowing a tender piece of meat. “I know a group of specialized mercenaries who would love some extra swords to back them up. Would you be interested?” Miranda’s eyes gazed to the side. She looked down in the glass of toxic liquid which could hardly give her a buzz. With another quick sip, she turned back to the vigilante and nodded.

“Sure, at least I’ll have something to do in this gods forsaken land. Couldn’t be worse than sitting around waiting to die from a heatstroke.” She replied, asking the barkeep for another round afterwards.

“Very well, go to the mountain range north of here. You can find our fortress carved into a mountain face. With these directions you should be able to find it pretty easily, but it is a bit out of sight, so be attentive.” Dawn explained.

“Will you not show me the way?” Miranda asked raising a brow. The bartender slid another shot her way.

“I’m a bit occupied with my own tasks right now. I’m afraid I’m a bit too busy to lead you there. It really isn’t that hard to see. The giant staircase is the biggest give away. Ask for Kuzuru and tell him that Dawn found new recruit. I’m sure he’ll be glad to have new people aboard.” She said. She might appear small, but the young woman had quite the appetite. Almost all the food she had ordered was gone by now. The silver haired alcoholic drained the small cup quickly and stood up.

“Thank you for the information. I hope we can meet again in the future.” Miranda said as she turned to leave. Dawn stood after she left, heading out to return to her own quest.