3 Chapter 3 Bob (1/2)
”How is that possible?” asked Grey, on edge.None should be able to tell that they were angels!
”My inn is special.I am outside of your little ongoing war.This area is neutral territory, and no fighting is allowed while on the premises.”
Grey looked at Airow and he finally nodded.
”I believe I remember hearing something about that when I was a very young angel.Though I believe the exact wording was something along the lines of, do not ever go near Bob.”
With a laugh, Bob said, ”I could believe that, though I assure you, there will be no repercussions for coming into my bar and speaking with me.It would be impossible to make entering a neutral territory a sin.And by definition, a neutral territory cannot be evil.”
”My head hurts,” said Grey, rubbing her forehead as she tried to follow his logic.
”That tends to happen when someone falls as you have.”Bob slid a glass of ale down the counter to a man waving at him, collected the fee, then returned to them with a smile again.
”You are no mere mortal,” guessed Airow.
”You are correct.Allow me to explain the situation to you, since this is your first time in my bar.I know everything.But I never give anything away for free, because there is a price for everything.Because you have saved me from a tremendous amount of grief, by clearing away the demons before they reached my inn, I shall grant you the information I have already shared, for free.Future questions, however, will cost you.”
”If this is a neutral territory, why would the demons have caused you grief?”
”Outside of my inn, is not considered part of my neutral area, thus, had they reached my inn, then I would have had to fake damage inside to hide the truth to the other mortals.”
Airow nodded in understanding.Even Bob was constrained with the need for illusion on the part of the humans.
”He knows everything?” Grey whispered to Airow; her eyes gleaming with hope.If she could find out how to gain back her angelic status, then they could return home to the heavens.Airow wasn't so sure he trusted this Bob.What if he was a plant?The demons would have a heyday, running a couple of angels around with tricks and mirrors.
”How can I get my angel status back and get my wings white again?” asked Grey, before Airow could stop her.
Bob smiled, setting the glass he was polishing down.”You must repay your sin a hundred-fold.For taking the life of an innocent child, you must now save the lives of a hundred innocent children.For each life you save, a feather upon your back will be restored.”
”And our payment?” asked Airow, glancing at Grey to remind her of their new debt.”We have no coins upon us.”