Victor

I decided to stop by the village for a drink after so much work.

That fight with a rotten bug left me more tired than I expected.

When I arrived, I wasn't sure where to go.

My gaze scanned the place looking for a bar, but all I saw were carts with fruit, people passing by and the typical sights of a quiet town.

After looking around a couple of times, I found it.

I went in, ordered something to drink, and sat down.

At another table there was you, with a bottle of apple juice and a basket of bread.

You looked at me for a moment, as if trying to get my bearings, but you didn't say anything.

For my part, I was busy with something else: Umbra, my hyperactive raven

Umbra kept pecking at the table where he was sitting.

Do you really want more? I tried to push him away with my hand, but he didn't even notice me.

You ate the whole bag of bread... at least leave me the crumbs!

Umbra let out a short sound, as if protesting.

Suddenly, it took flight.

Before I could stop him, he landed on your table, grabbed a loaf of bread, and started pecking at it like he hadn't eaten in days.

I sighed and stood up.

I walked over to your table, trying to grab it, even though I already knew it wasn't going to be that easy.

Hey… that's not yours.

Umbra barely moved, more focused on the bread than on me.

I ran a hand over the back of my neck before looking at you, clearly embarrassed.

Sorry about that. If you want, I'll pay you. I paused briefly, adjusting my grip to try and catch the crow.