The two headed to the inn, where once again it was packed with people. Many people were apparently still afraid to go outside, even though they would revive if they died. Though he didn't blame them. Most people weren't brave enough to fight all kinds of scary monsters when they had basically become real. To Alakai, this still felt like a game though. So maybe it was just a different mindset about the whole situation they were all in. Plus, some people were in groups talking to each other. So maybe they were making plans for the next day instead, choosing to spend the evening and night at the inn just like him and Kali had decided.

Alakai didn't order any food, instead opening his inventory to get some of the food he had cooked during their break. And to his surprise, it was even still warm. As if his inventory worked like suspended animation, time only starting to move again for the object once it was taken out. Which was a very useful bit of information, as that meant they only had to get food maybe once every two days. The rest of his inventory space needed to be kept for loot. He handed Kali some cooked deer meat as well. They would have to do with eating with their hands for now, but it was a lot better than eating the tasteless food from the inn itself.

As they were eating, a man in brightly coloured leather and cloth armour with a lute on his back walked up to the two of them, immediately patting Alakai on the back as he did. "Alakai, there's no doubt about it! I didn't think you would be stuck in the game as well!" Alakai blinked, looking at the man and frowning. "Ehm...do I...know you?" He asked slightly nervously. "What, did you forget your old pal Sam already?" The man asked, grinning widely. "Samuel? I thought you didn't buy Elder Tale!" Alakai replied, starting to smile slightly as well. "Got it as a gift from my parents for good grades. Add me to your friends list man, and introduce me to this lovely lady over here~" He turned to Kali, giving a slight nod. "Ah, well, this is Kali. I helped her during the early access days, and we levelled together a few times. Kali, this is Samuel, or just Sam. We used to be in a raiding guild together in another game." Alakai explained, not sure what else to say. "Nice to meet you." Sam spoke to Kali, deciding he could join them, as he sat on one of the empty chairs. "I'm a bard as you might have guessed. So if you ever need some moral support and buffs, give me a call!"