[Rika]

Kay took the vials and peered into them. “Thank you. These will be very useful if and when I need them. Hopefully I won’t, but you never know! How much do I owe you?” She reached into her pouch for some coins. “Ah, you wouldn’t happen to know of a good place to spend the night, do you? I could use a good night’s rest before setting out again tomorrow.”

The figure frowned down at Sayaku. “I have no business with vampires, nor with your sister. You have no worries on that account.” He looked toward the booth where Kay still was and his eyes flashed. At least she had not seen his face. There was a chance he could approach her later in a public place without being recognized. He assumed she would stay in the village, since she now knew she was being followed. If he could pose as a villager, she might be none the wiser and he could finally get this assignment finished.

He looked back at Sayaku. “Are there any inns located in this village? I need a place to stay and refresh myself.”