The city’s westernmost gates, the Porta Aurelia, was currently a whirlwind of activity. Groups of people passed through it as they entered or exited the massive city itself. Most of the groups consisted of laborers and merchants and officials, and were simply going about their day, doing their usual
They also served up various stews, usually with a variety of offal in them. Many also provided dried and smoked fish, though these fish were typically cheap or ‘less than fresh’. But food was far from the only things they sold - many also sold tunics and tools, pots and baskets, leathers and fabric
And unlike the cheaper chunks of smoked meats at the tabernas, the shops here sold cuts of raw pork, poultry, and fresh fish. They also sold seasoned sausages along with fine smoked and dried meats. But perhaps the most popular shops sold all kinds of sweet or salty treats and other delicacies. Som
After their little fracas with a would-be thief and a shopkeep, both Freya and Lucifer continued to sightsee the grand city laid out all around them. And of course, they snacked on candied plums and stuffed dates as they continued. “Hey, um, before we go and visit the Ravens, how about we enjoy a
“We really oughta do something about that,” muttered Freya. “Not just with the brothels, but everywhere.” “Yeah, I agree,” Lucifer replied. “But not on date night, alright? Any other night but tonight. Although… a bit of small-time slave freeing could be a fun post-coital activity, yeah?” “Listen
Lucifer gave her a wide smile as ze held up two fingers. “Dinner and wine for two, please,” ze said happily. The young girl immediately acknowledged the order, and prepared their meal for them. She first set a pitcher three-quarters full of wine in the middle of a wide basket, then placed two bowl
It was early morning when the two set off from their hospitia and back out into the city. And because neither really slept, they instead spent the night reading and studying. Afterwards, they sat on the windowsill in each others’ arms and soaked in the city as night passed by. And so when dawn brok
“No, none of those, thank you,” Lucifer said quickly. “Especially the house thing. Definitely not that.” “You sure?” Freya teased hir. “You’d make a great housewife.” “Mhm. I think you just want to see me in an apron.” When Lucifer realized she really was trying to picture hir in a some kind of f