Just as Annan had suspected, Silly Cat and Little Spider were here because of the Ratfolk.
He was about to ask more when Lily called from downstairs. "Annan, meow! Did you bring Dried Fish?"
Annan went to the window and tossed a bag of Dried Fish outside. Then he took out a portion for Silly Cat. "You've been craving these for ages, haven't you?"
"Human, I am a god, not a cat!"
"These are from Free City. They used to be your favorite." Annan shook the Dried Fish.
Silly Cat swallowed and turned her head away awkwardly. "After talking for so long, I suppose I do feel like chewing on something..."
Catching the gentle look on Annan's face from the corner of her eye, Silly Cat felt a surge of embarrassment.
"Don't laugh!"
A few minutes later, Silly Cat sat on the table licking her paw. "Anyway, now you know everything. Hurry up and leave before Lolth notices you."
Annan shook his head. "I came for you two. How can I leave without finding Little Spider? Where is she? Take me to her."
Annan wasn't too worried. Silly Cat hadn't forgotten him after regaining her power, so Little Spider probably wouldn't have changed much either.
Seeing that Annan wouldn't give up, Silly Cat flicked her tail. "If you want to get yourself killed, that's your business. No, wait. With all that protection you brought, Little Spider might not actually be able to kill you."
At the thought of the spectacle ahead, Silly Cat began urging Annan to hurry.
Annan stepped forward, picked Silly Cat up, and headed outside.
Silly Cat's mind went blank. Only after they left the tavern did she realize what had happened. She was about to punish the human who had affronted her divine majesty with the