Ethemon and Astarion walked side by side down the street, bathed in warm sunlight. All around them, crowds bustled and hawkers called out their wares, the city's residents evidently still unaware of the danger brewing in their midst.
They had not gone far from the Elfsong tavern when Astarion was drawn to the lively scene before a mansion on the street corner.
Outside the house, people were laughing and raising their glasses in a mood of ultimate festivity. Racks outside overflowed with an array of fine wines, exuding an enticing aroma. A halfling couple stood in the midst of the crowd, warmly inviting everyone to taste the vintage.
Chapter 134