part 11 of the China Pearl Inn

[cgraven]

I snuff out the last of the candles. The Inn is deathly quiet as I head up to my loft. I will have found memories of those that helped decorate the Inn for Christmas. I dared the coming year and the long lonely days to come.

 

[cgraven]

In a few more hours it will be a new year. I hope that it will bring, all who have called the China Pearl Inn Home, happiness, peace of spirit, and all they wish for.

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S​

 

[cgraven]

Good day to any who mat be about and to those that hide in the shadows.

 

[StrangeView]

As I walk up from the harbour, thankful for a peaceful, if not cold and damp, journey, I see the welcoming lights of the Pearl through the swirling fingers of freezing mist. My bones seem to ache from need of rest; it's about time I came back.

 

[cgraven]

Com sit Strange you look like something the cat dragged in. A hot Toddy perhaps to warm body and spirt?

 

[StrangeView]

That would be wonderful CG, I've been a little lost in the wilderness of late, and I'm in need of some recuperation.

 

[cgraven]

I think a hot buttered rum will hit the spot Strange to warm body and spirit. That is unless you would prefer some hot mulled wine.

I hope the weekend will bring you rest and recouperation .

 

[StrangeView]

Sounds perfect CG, weekend could go either way at the moment.

 

[cgraven]

One hot buttered rum Strange.
well if the weekend could go either way than you should steer events for a good weekend.

 

[StrangeView]

Fingers crossed, old friend.

 

[cgraven]

One can hope Strange. I am sure you shall steer well into good times.

 

[cgraven]

The day is dark and overcast a day to fit my mood.

Good day to any who may be about and to those that hide in the shadows.

Any young lady who likes dark gothic tales drop me a PM.

 

[cgraven]

Friday dawns with leaden skies and showers. The Inn is silent, devoid of visitors. perhaps it is time to shutter the widows and doors.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

The New Year has been rung in. She sat on the rafters and contemplated The Pearl and what remained of the decorations. With a wave of her hand they all vanished into a swirling portal, which closed and all that remained exactly how it has always been. A soft smile played on her lips. With a slight nod of her head, she too vanished back to a world beyond this one. She left a note for CG.

 

[cgraven]

Take care Cait!

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Take care Cait!

 

[cgraven]

Your sweet Cait and I do love your kisses.

May you and yours have a good year.

 

[StrangeView]

The Inn is quiet again as I walk wearily to the bar, RL has been playing heavily on me of late. I feel I'm in need of some rest, a good meal, a decent scotch, and some fine company of the female variety; not necessarily in that order. Still, I have to start somewhere....

" Phil Ming, you old reprobate!! What's on the menu!! "

 

[cgraven]

Dim Sum Phoo Ming calls back. I slide three fingers of scotch over to Strange.

Morning Strange take a bit of time to rest. Well we can meet some of your needs but I am afraid I can do nothing about female company.

 

[RainingHeat]

I must admit, 2023 has not started out on the best foot for alot of people, myself included. Between work being busy, getting sick with a nasty nasty bug, and a couple of deaths that hit fairly close to home, it has got to get better, right?

Hi CG, Strange.

 

[cgraven]

Morning Rain I am sorry to hear things have had such a bad start for you in 2023. As you say things must get better. Something to drink to warm the body and the spirits.

 

[StrangeView]

Hi Rain, CG, sorry to hear it's been a rough start, hasn't been great all round. Things pass though, and we'll get through, like we've done every time before. Until then, let's settle down with Dim Sum and good company.

 

[cgraven]

Sounds like a great idea Strange. At least here all is well and hopefully only improve with good company

 

[SirRS]

Pokes my head in to take a look around. I wave my hand to anyone there a bit nervously... just to be sure. "Hi!"

 

[cgraven]

I am busy wiping the bar down and making sure there is fresh coffee when a stranger enters the China Pearl Inn.

Morning Sir can I get you something to drink? So Sir what brings you to our little conner of Lit?