Accommodations of The Aplonica Inn

This chapter is part of "The Small Town Magic Arc." Links for prior chapters in this storyline can be found here: https://www.theprose.com/post/746871/the-small-town-magic-arc

"Nice to meet you Dianna, and thank you for having us." The Pirate said warmly. "I think I speak for my whole crew in that a good night's sleep would really hit the spot."

"Of course, but first let's get you all checked in and acquainted with the accommodations here." Dianna said happily as they followed her into the lobby. "So I have Mitch Damean, Rick Diamond, Cerissa, and Essie that will be staying, right?"

"You've got it." The Pirate smiled before transforming back into his regular Mitch form. Rick removed his helmet and reverted back to street clothes, and Essie and Cerissa converted their mage robes to civilian wear as well. "So would we be able to reserve two rooms?"

"That won't be necessary, I have one room available with four king size beds, on the house of course." Dianna proclaimed proudly as she handed each member of the crew a card key.

"Four king size beds?" Cerissa said incredulously, her normal soft tone now high pitched with excitement and surprise. "I've never heard of a hotel room that holds that many beds, that's amazing!"

"It was an experimental idea that has wound up being quite popular, especially with the convention crowd." Dianna beamed. "I would like to also invite you to check out our full breakfast buffet that runs from 6 am to noon daily, and we also have an arcade, a spacious pool, and a sauna. Please make yourselves comfortable, and feel free to enjoy any of the extras that you wish, also courtesy of us for all that you are about to do for our town."

"Thanks so much Dianna!" Rick said enthusiastically. "Hey Essie, want to check out the arcade with me once we settle in?"

"That sounds nice Rick, but a swim sounds even better." Essie smiled. "Would you like to join me for that first?"

"Oh yeah, of course!" Rick cried out, blushing and smiling ear to ear.

"A dip sounds like a nice way to unwind before tomorrow's showdown." Mitch grinned. "What do you say, Cerissa?"

"I'm always up for a swim." Cerissa said gleefully. "Tamma, Dianna, care to join us?"

"I would love to, but I have some things I have to handle here first." Dianna replied, appreciative of the invite.

"I'm in, thank you Cerissa!" Tamma said gratefully, now blushing as well. "I actually brought a suit with me, hoping I could join you guys at the pool. It is a great one here."

"Then let's savor our time together before we get to business soon enough." Mitch said kindly. "So Dianna, I see room 367 on the key here. If we head down this hallway, will we find our room there?"

"Yes, everything is on one floor." Dianna replied, pointing down the vast hallway lined with doors. "Don't worry, it looks intimidating, but you'll be there in no time. The pool is not far from your room as well."

To be continued....