Elara stood outside the bar.
At first, it had been nothing more than a place to rest—a quiet spot where she could drink without disturbance. Over time, however, things shifted. Christina suggested turning it into a proper bar, and before Elara quite realized how it happened, she had taken on the role of director.
She never intended to make a profit. She simply went along with Christina's idea—and to her mild surprise, she turned out to be good at it. The place wasn't the best in the city, but it was steady, trouble free, and carried its own quiet charm. More importantly, when Elara came by to drink, she no longer needed to seek out company. The bar itself provided that.
