Night & Day (12)

 Julian looked around the room. There was a fire glowing making the room warm and comforting. The bed was straight in front of Julian and looked very inviting. There were candles lighting up the room, making shadows all around the room.

Julian saw that there was a wardrobe to his right. He went up to it to hang his coat up. He then placed his bag on the bed. Pressing down on the bed he found it to be soft and ready for a sleepy wanderer.

He opened his bag and found his night clothes. He changed into them and left his clothes by the wardrobe with his bag. He would need to have them laundered tomorrow.

On the side table next to the bed was a bowl of water and a jug. Heading over to it he suddenly heard the noise of the wind outside. He had momentarily blacked out the noise, but now it was coming back with a vengeance.

Julian washed his face and was pleasantly surprised to find the water still warm. A towel was situated on the side table and he reached out to it to dry himself. Just having warm water to wash with made Julian feel human again. The creature comforts that you miss!

Julian extinguished the candles away from the bed. With one candle and the fire left more shadows were cast dancing around the room.

He went over to the bed and turned back the covers. Climbing into bed felt like heaven. So soft and welcoming. He was ready for a good night's sleep. He turned and blew the candle out next to the bed. Julian was hoping that the night would bring a pleasant sleep. Those around had different thoughts as to what the night would bring.............