Gasping, miserable, and utterly exhausted, Garash stumbled onto shore. His legs, rubbery from over-use, came out from under him, and he fell face-first in the sand. Noticing for the first time that it was raining quite heavily, the demon rolled onto his back and opened his mouth. His swollen tongue absorbed the water like a sponge, but it wasn't enough. He needed a river, or a lake, or...<br/><br/>Willing himself to stand, Garash turned away from the shore. He could see a town in the distance. Drunkenly, he staggered toward the landmark. Most people seemed to have moved off the streets for the storm, which was good. The Demon might never have gotten into town otherwise. He stumbled through the rain and muddy streets, searching for a way to satisfy his basic needs. After a few minutes he discovered... a tavern.<br/><br/>He almost didn't know what it was at first, since the sign was in common, and he was out of practice.<span style="font-style: italic">Dove... By... Inn... кръчма?</span>This place served drinks, if he read the sign right. Perhaps there was even food. He ducked his head and pushed the door open. The inside decor certainly suggested that this place had what he needed. So, clearly out of place, and clearly upsetting the inn's patrons, Garash came to the bar and sat down. "Water," he said to the barmaid. "Food."<br/><br/>She looked at the demon with great fear and apprehension, but didn't want to risk a conflict. "What kind of food?" she asked timidly.<br/><br/>"Food," he responded.<br/><br/>She slunk uncomfortably into the kitchen for a moment, then came back and poured him a mug of water. "Water's on the house. Five silver for the porridge," she said quietly.<br/><br/>Garash took up the mug and tipped it back. "More," he said, offering her the cup.<br/><br/>She frowned and poured it. "Five silver, sir," she said.<br/><br/>He ignored her and drank deeply. She probably realized that there was no money within the scraps of clothes tied about his waist. "If you can't pay," she said, "at least do us the courtesy of leaving quietly as soon as you're done." She vanished and then returned with his meal.