Yes!

As you listen you hear the clear sound of quick footsteps coming up the stairs, and along the corridor.. You suddenly realise that you didn't lock the door behind you, and a moment later sure enough it bursts open to reveal..

Two small goblins run in through the doorway, then stop and look up, clearly shocked to see the two of you. Perhaps they'd just come up here to do some looting? But anyway, they barely waste a moment before pulling out their blades and charging at Brad, screaming unintelligibly..

For the first time since you talked to him you're actually glad and grateful that he's here and maybe even a little worried for him.

You instinctively edge further from the action, till your back is right up against the wall, chest heaving in the really overly tight dress, and watch as the first goblin slashes fast at the human, making connection a few times. Your worries soon dissipate as you realise the large dagger is barely even scratching his armour. Brad tries to swing his sword, and you cant help but wince as he misses completely. However in doing so he somehow punches the wiry goblin full in the face; a suddenly limp goblin body flies through the air, then skitters across the floor towards you, finally coming to rest just in front of your feet. You're not exactly sure if it's alive or dead, but it's definitely very still at least.

The second goblin seems more competent, and a flurry of blows is travelling back and forth between the hero, and the creature. You feel a little sorry for the clearly outclassed 2nd goblin, but you crouch and tentatively inspect the body in front of you as they fight.

Loot.

His 'Dirty Rags' you decide hold little interest, but you pocket his dagger (it may be the most basic weapon in the game, but now it's *your* weapon at least... and you have to say it feels unexpectedly solid and comforting to hold), and his 3 gold! 3 GOLD! You're comtemplating the fact that this is more money than you've ever earnt before, and come to think of it the apparent complete lack of pay in this establishment for waitresses, despite really quite long hours when you hear a "SHLUUCHHTTTT", and look up to see the second goblin very dead on the floor with Brad's sword deep in it's torso.

Well thank fuck for that.

Brad is cleaning his now gruesomely bloody sword, and smiling, clearly pleased with himself. Then looks at you expectantly.

Oh shit yeah I should say something. Ummmm ok.

Ohhh ummm thanks, you're uh, a total hero!

You try to sound convincing but on this occasion not sure how well you did.__

"No worries doll. Maybe you should lock the door now though?"

That is actually a good idea. As much as you don't like the idea of being locked in a bedroom with this dickhead, the battle is still going on outside, and it's probably better than other monsters that will definitely want to kill you bursting in. You lock the door.

"So yeah, about my repayment..."

As you turn around you realise Brad has just been staring at your ass whilst you had to bend down a little to the keyhole.

Shit. You hadn't thought this far ahead. What can you actually give him? You have a good guess of what he might like, but maybe there's another way.

As I said I'm just a humble waitress with no possesions, but you have my eternal gratitude.... and uhh, any other assistance I can provide? (you're working on your feet here, but again hoping to make it sound like part of some future quest)

Can I help you somehow?

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