Upon finishing his work one evening, he sauntered into the familiar rustic tavern. Strikingly amidst the usual crowd, he spotted an exotic figure clad in attire he didn't recognize. His gaze was immediately captivated by the figure's draped white cloak, elegantly adorned with intricate golden ornamentation.
Driven by curiosity, he stealthily bridged the distance between them, virtually soundless against the soothing tunes emanating from the bard's harmony nearby. The figure seemed completely unperturbed by his approach, untouched by the gentle commotion around them.
His curiosity intensifying, he delicately reached out and caressed the edge of the cloak, feeling the unacquainted texture of the fabric. Startled by his touch, the figure abruptly turned. A moment of confusion flashed skyward in their eyes as they locked gazes with him, sparking the beginning of an unforeseen encounter.
