Brew Master 2 by Logan Jacobs

Author:Logan Jacobs [Jacobs, Logan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

The winter seasonal beer reigned over Hagop for about three weeks. I’d never seen so much money from a single batch, and my fans kept demanding more. I’d always hated the commercialism that had infiltrated so many of the holidays back home, but then I remembered the success of stuff like pumpkin spice lattes and all that. People waited weeks for those drinks to come out, and I had a feeling that my seasonal brew would have the same effect on Hagop for years to come.

“Tyler, if we don’t get back inside in the next minute I think I’m going to freeze,” Babble said as he scuttled up the street by my side.

“We were literally just in Flora’s bakery,” I said. “And it’s only five minutes away from Hilly’s. How can you be so cold?”

“I’m only small, Tyler, not big and warm like you,” the gnome replied.

“Oh, please, Babble,” I laughed, but out of the kindness of my own heart, I scooped him up and plopped him on my shoulder.

“Ah, yes,” he sighed into my ear. “It is certainly a great deal warmer up here.”

“You’re pushing it,” I said.

I pushed my way through the crowds while Babble shouted warnings at anyone in our path. I made it back to Hilly’s in near record time, but my hands were so cold that I still fumbled with the door for a moment.

“Shut that door, I don’t want another draft!” Hilly shouted before she turned around. “Oh, it’s just you two. Sorry, I thought you were some of the regulars. They sometimes forget to close the door when they come in, and then we’ve wasted all that good firewood trying to keep the place warm… Sorry, I sound like my father!”

“I think it’s cute as hell,” I said as I walked over to the bar. “And I guess there haven’t been too many regulars yet because it sure is cozy in here.”

“For now,” Hilly replied. “So where have you two been?”

“We just visited Flora at the bakery,” I replied.

“And how is she?” Hilly asked. “Is she taking that lemon balm that I gave her?”

“She said it really helps with the nausea,” I said as I sat down. “You know, my trip to Quake is looming. I can’t believe so much time has passed.”

“Oh, how exciting,” Hilly answered. “There’s so many things to look forward to!”

There really were, though a few issues still lingered. I was still locked in a battle for the property I wanted, and though I hoped to have it settled by the time my child arrived, the elves were being particularly stubborn. I was actually impressed that Tannin had held out so long, though Babble had heard rumors that the elf was nearly bankrupt.

“How will we get there?” Babble asked. “It’s a very long journey.”

“Well, Tulip is as healthy as ever,” Hilly said. “I’ve noticed that her fur is a lot silkier since I switched her diet to those new grains. And she seems to have a lot more energy.

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