Exton

Tori watches as Grace signs the contract. Although Tori was buying the gallery, it would still be Grace's until she was ready to retire. Tori suggested having a drink at the tavern. It doesn't take long to close up the Gallery and soon the two women are walking slowly down the block.

Tori takes Grace's arm, helping her over an icy spot. The woman thanks her and laughs. "I guess things are taking their toll. Being sixty-five isn't that old, but sometimes I feel ninety."

Tori bites back her surprise. Grace was only in her sixties? She looked closer to the endgame of ninety.

"Do you know, there are things I always wanted to see. Things I wanted to do." She laughs, pointing at a couple who are leaving the tavern. "In my fantasies, I look at the people on the street and see them as Otherworlders. You know what I mean? Like that couple. They look so in love. I imagine he is a werewolf, and she is his mate. The tall man walking over there? A Vampire. I swear I saw a Faerie earlier tonight. They must have been going to one of the clubs. His date was all blue and he had black skin." She smiles at Tori, eyes a little tight from pain. "Is it much further? It's starting to hurt a little to walk."

The band is just packing up as Tori follows Grace through the door. The soundman waves.

"Hey Viperkiss! No boytoy tonight? You know who's waiting...?" He blows her a kiss and points to himself. Tori laughs and  blows a kiss back.

Grace raises a brow. "Viperkiss..?"

"Ummm, yeah. You know how you imagine people as Others? Well... how would you like to meet a few?" 

Grace shakes her head. "Stop teasing me Tori. Are you going to tell me that the nice looking couple at the bar are trolls?"

Tori grins. "Want to meet them?" She calls over to the bar. "Hey Traeger! Rowan! I'd like you to meet my new business partner. Grace, this is Traeger. He owns the smith shop next door. He is a wizard... and this is Rowan. She is a Daughter of the Goddess."

Grace shakes their hands, smiling. "Stop teasing me Tori. It really is nice to meet you both. Sweet Blessings to you both."

Ike swings by and slides behind the bar.

"That is my sister and her Fae boyfriend. Over there," She points to the couple laughing. The big man is teasing a very petite woman. Grace's hand rests on Tori's arm, stopping her.

"He looks like a classic Viking."

Rowan laughs aloud. "That's because he IS a Viking, Grace."

Tori smiles. "Let me introduce you." As she leads Grace over to Guunnar, Tori catches Rowan's eye. There is a concerned look on the healer's face.