Wine… Seeing this offering my brain starts
spinning… A taste of wine might turn to ready adventure… Is this the clue I
have been searching for? But, why here?
Why now? Countless times have I sat
before this same bald and bearded bartender, wearing the same DG monogrammed
tunic, pointing to the same “2 DRINK MINIMUM” sign, under the same green dragon head, advertising the
same “DRAGONS GROG”, and whispering the same old gossip, but this is the
first time he has offered Wine…
This powerful being who disguises himself as
a lowly tavern keeper, is he toying with me?
Am I nothing but a passing diversion?
A plaything for his amusement?
But
wait! Mayhap there is purpose in his
designs… perhaps I am being tested… Yes! That must be it! A test!
I was unable to pass into this portal until I had defeated the Guardian
Statue! Is he merely doing his part in
ensuring my survival and success… a benign benefactor as opposed to a terrible trickster? Oh, magnificent and most marvelous master of mixed
mojitos! Have I passed your test? Am I ready to go forth and conquer?
With renewed vigor I sit at the bar and
request a glass of Wine…
With a wink and a nod, this delightful
dispenser of delicious drinks directs me to the door behind the bar and says, “You
deserve the good stuff. Go down to the cellar and pick out a bottle.”
With great anticipation I head down the stairs,
and as the door closes behind me I vocalize the thoughts that spring to mind, “Dang! It’s dark down here!”
“Does anyone have a torch? Anyone?
Bueller… Bueller…”
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