Find a proper inn.

While Sabariel was able to procure you some decent paper free of charge, that and other supplies will cost money in the future. Either way, you've already made almost twenty gold pieces--enough for a well-made weapon or basic meals to last you weeks. Not only were you able to already turn a profit, but it was exciting to practice your photography in a land one would only dream of seeing. Teeka was a good sport. You haven't seen her since, but you reckon she'll be happy, and you make note to perhaps call her for more pictures in the future.

Through town, you arrive at a modest inn called Black Knight. You won't have to bum a library's back room anymore, and they probably wouldn't let you either.

"I should make sure that Yiiv is all right," says the elf on the way. "You should enjoy yourself here in my absence. Do not worry. It seems you have become more accustomed to this world than I thought you would by now. Here you can rent a room, relax, eat or drink. You deserve it."

"You really think I'll be fine on my own?" When I think about it, I guess I just gotta think of it like an RPG. It's just an inn after all. Hah! Maybe I'll even run into a quest or something. Though I don't think I'd actually want to go fight goblins actually. "Actually, yeah. I will be. Do you want to meet back here then?"

"That sounds perfect. Good luck, Mr. Hayes." She bows politely and then returns the way she came.

Meanwhile, you pass through the front doors of the two-storey building. The walls inside are dark wood trimmed with gold, though you imagine it must be painted. It's quite a lovely interior. Round tables with red cloths are populated by patrons. There's a seating area by an unlit fireplace to the right. Ahead is the counter, though nobody is up there currently except for a young woman working behind it.

She has a bob cut with a set of feline ears poking up from the golden locks, each with a snow white tip. Her sleeveless white top is cut short just beneath her chest, and it's held by two small buttons that appear to be struggling under the mass of her chest. It isn't as large as your elven companion's, but she has a full, perky pair of tits that can't possibly have a bra around them given her attire. You can make out a tiny bump at the end of both. When she sees you arrive, she raises a hand up and waves with more excitement than you expect, which jiggles her breasts around within the small garment.

As you approach, you spot a long fluffy tail behind the counter also with a white tip, and beneath that, a pair of black pants. "Hello there," you greet. "I'm new around here, but I just need a place to rest for the rest of the day and tonight."

"Well hiya there! Welcome to Black Knight. We have a few very basic inexpensive rooms open, a couple of our more modest rooms, and we have one of our luxury rooms available too."

I don't need anything too fancy, but I think I deserve more than the bare bones. What would even be considered luxurious in this world? It isn't like there's electricity or anything like that. "How much?" you ask.

She gasps. Then with pink in her cheeks, she holds her hands politely in front of her waist--incidentally nudging her chest together. She bends over into a bow. "I'm so sorry, sir! I completely forgot to mention that. Please don't be upset."

"Uh. I'm not! Don't worry."

"Ah." She looks back up again. "Of course. Thank you very much."

You stare blankly for a moment. She's pretty adorable, but uh... "The prices?"

Once again, she gasps and bows apologetically. "Please forgive me again! They are two silver, one gold, and two gold, in order."

"Really, it's all right. I'll take just a modest room for a gold then," you say as you reach into your pocket to withdraw a shiny, hard-earned golden coin. "Here you go. Count it. It's all there."

She smiles and looks at it in her palm. "Since you also wanted it for today, normally that would be another cost, but the day is already over halfway done with. Also you've been very patient with me. So enjoy your room!"

"Thank you very much."

Another pause. "... Is everything all right, sir?"

"Don't I need a key?"

She gasps.

"It's all right!" you quickly say. "I'll just take my key and head up there. Thank you again for the help."

As you walk away, she repeatedly bows and you hear her continue to apologize as you head upstairs.