Garrett was making an announcement to the common room, the kind of announcement that required everyone's attention. Two guests at the far table were responding appropriately, while Mara accepted their responses with grace and warmth.
The morning at the Silver Rest had taken on an unusual character.
'Looks like he's feeling all happy to get his first non-blood-related child, huh.' Rex thought. "Well, I couldn't care less... he's the one who'll be paying child support while I'm not."
Rex leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms defiantly. The surrounding chatter faded away as he pondered the implications of the announcement, contemplating whether this change would upset the delicate balance of their lives at the Silver Rest.
Rex was on his second sip when the inn's front door opened.
