The tavern, named Moonlit, was relatively quiet at this hour, with most patrons arriving in pairs. Thus, Adrian's solitary presence made him stand out. Soon, a young woman approached him. "Excuse me, sir, are you here alone?"

In such establishments, striking up conversations was common. Upon seeing the woman, Adrian offered a warm smile and replied softly, "Yes. Would you like to join me for a drink?"

The woman wore a black dress with a daring slit along the side of one of her legs, an attire sure to catch the attention of men.

Caught off guard by Adrian's invitation, she hesitated. She had approached him because of his demeanor, which seemed decent enough. While there were plenty of men in the tavern, there were also women, and she was one of them. Adrian's unexpected invitation disrupted her prepared response. She found herself momentarily at a loss, unsure whether to accept or decline.

Adrian found the woman’s speechless state endearing. While she may not have had the striking a