"Good ale, this," Nakia said, appreciating the little touch Aura's magic had added to the drink. Like most good traditional establishments, the beer was kept in a cellar, so it was slightly cooler than the surrounding air. Aura had gone so far as to freeze the glass mugs with a minor incantation, and the result was that, instead of getting warmer as she drank, the beer was actually getting slightly cooler.
"If you think that's good," Aura said, "just wait until the next round!"
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Aura Lockhaven belongs to Nathanomir and is used with his express permission.