The Tavern Keeper

The guest in the upper room never orders a drop of drink. But he knows when the apothecary's light goes out better than I do.

• The Village ChiefInnkeeper, leave your guests' business in their rooms.
  The Tavern KeeperYou came for daytime drinks just to hear about it too, Elder.
• The Herb-Gathering ChildI've seen it too. He just stares out the window.

He always leaves the payment. Never leaves a single word.

• The Village ChiefA guest who pays his way is the best kind.
  The Tavern KeeperElder, I don't sell payment. I sell stories.
• MujinThe count is correct.

That window seat, I don't give it up to anyone anymore. It's got an owner every season now.

• The Village ChiefA tradeswoman leaving a seat empty, that's a serious matter.
  The Tavern KeeperI'm not leaving it empty, I'm holding it.
• MujinI'll pay the same as always.