The Boar Hat shook softly as Mama Hawk travelled onwards. She was surprisingly light on her feet, and the rumbling movements had become something Elizabeth was used to. In fact, Elizabeth enjoyed the peaceful days of travel; there were no customers, and the 7 Deadly Sins occupied themselves in the company of each other.

The golden remnants of the afternoon sun filtered in through the windows, and danced lazily across the bar. The lands of Britannia were vibrant with the smell of honeysuckles, and fresh summer air. Hawk, King, and shrunken Diane were sunbathing outside, as they sat on the green porch of the pub. Elizabeth smiled to herself as she listened to Diane's giggle.

What a relaxing day. She thought to herself, as she swept crumbs from the floor, that Hawk had missed. Since no one was working in the downstairs area, she'd decided to scrub down the bar, and tables, in the meticulous way she just couldn't manage when dealing with so many customers. In turn, that had led to cleaning the windows, and polishing the glasses, and before she knew it the day had sailed past her.

She bent to sweep the crumbs into her dustpan, and suddenly felt a warm hand slide up the back of her thigh. Her body sprung into a straight, rigid line, as she whirled around. "S-sir Meliodas!" She squeaked, her face warm.

Meliodas grinned at her, as if nothing had occurred. "Have you been working all day? The Boar Hat has never looked better!"

"Th-thank you, Sir Meliodas!" Elizabeth managed; her color hadn't quite returned to normal.

"How about you take a break? I don't want to work my princess to death." He spoke kindly, and dropped a wink at her.

My princess? Elizabeth's breath hitched, and Meliodas cocked his head as he continued to gaze at her.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine! Just a little tired is all." She murmured.

"Well, why don't you sit down. I was just thinking that we should all play a game, anyways." He smiled again, as he rubbed the back of his head.

A new voice turned the emerald green eyes of Meliodas away from Elizabeth, and for that she was thankful.

Ban had appeared from the kitchen, behind the bar, with a mug of beer sloshing in his hand. His cheeks were pink, and his tone was playful. Elizabeth was sure that he was drunk.

"Did you say game, Cap'?" Ban's teeth gleamed. "I was just startin' to feel a little bored, myself."

"A GAME?!" Diane squealed, as she tossed the pub's door open. King floated in, behind her, sitting upon Chastiefol.

"It better not better not be Strip Poker, you perv!" Screeched Hawk, as he clattered into the Boar's Hat, behind the giantess and fairy king.

Meliodas pretended not to hear, as he hopped over the counter of the bar. "What about a drinking game?"

"YAY!" Diane plopped herself into a chair as she clapped her hands together.

King hovered beside her at the end of the table, and Ban thrusted his mug into the air with a, "Hell yeah!", erupting from him. The beer sloshed all over the floor, and Elizabeth sighed, but she couldn't help but smile as the Sins gathered around her.

Hawk meandered into the kitchen, and Ban strapped a keg to his back, as Meliodas handed out the sparkling mugs that Elizabeth had worked so hard on. Diane eyed her glass with an observant air. "Hey, these aren't nearly as dirty as usual."

Meliodas pfft-ed in her direction, as he took a seat next to Elizabeth, and nonchalantly draped an arm around the back of her chair. She blushed, and bit her lip. Once Ban was seated, they began to debate over drinking games, and Hawk began to come around with the beer.

"Well, we could play a strippi-," Meliodas was cut off by Hawk's screech.

"We played one in the Fairy Kingdom, where we bet on who could fly the fastest." King announced.

"Nobody else here can fly, dumbass." Ban grumbled, and King fell into a pout.

"I know one." Elizabeth offered, weakly. The Sins fell silent, and their heads swiveled around to gaze at her. She felt heat in her cheeks. Ban cracked a wicked grin, and even worse -mischievous green eyes and a curiously cocked eyebrow transformed the Captain's facial features.

"Interesting." Ban whistled.

"I've never played it!" Elizabeth gasped, "But I saw Sister Veronica play it with Gil, and Hauser."

"Don't worry, Elizabeth." Meliodas assured her.

She nodded before continuing, "The goal is to state something that you've never done, and if anybody else has done it, they have to drink."

"That sounds like fun!" Diane clapped her hands. "I'll start."

"I've never kissed a girl."

Ban and Meliodas chugged their beer and clanked their empty glasses together. King crossed his arms over his chest, and Ban busted into laughter.

"You're next, Elizabeth." Meliodas smiled at her.

"I've never killed anyone." She spoke, with a smile on her face.

Everyone around her downed their glasses, and she felt Meliodas' fingers drift through her hair as rested his arm around her once again. The sensation made her entire body feel warm, and fuzzy. She wondered if just one touch could create that feeling, what other wonders he could do. Her eyes widened as she thought this, and her face turned red. Meliodas cleared his throat, and she refused to look at him.

"Gosh, I've done a lot of things," he joked, pleasantly. "Let's see, I've never… had a period."

Elizabeth flushed as she held her mug, and Diane screeched in disdain. "Captain, you cheater! That's targeting us girls."

"Are you going to drink or not?" Ban's eyes shot her down.

Cheeks red, Elizabeth took a hesitant sip of her ale, before deciding she liked it and chugging it down.

Meliodas took the glass from her, and filled it up from Hawk's keg. The pig was snoozing on the floor. Then he handed it back.

"Do you like it?"

"It's from Vanya?" Elizabeth has recently discovered that she could tell the difference in alcohols. Vanyan Ale was her favorite.

Meliodas' lips twitched, "Yes."

Elizabeth's eyes were drawn to his mouth, and she quickly moved her eyes up to his own, once she realized she had been staring. The look he gave in return made her feel hot. A thrilling warmth travelled from her chest to her… What is happening? She sat stiffly in her chair, peeling her eyes away to face the table. She hadn't caught what Ban had said, but Meliodas, King, and Diane drank from their cups. They didn't seem to notice that she hadn't touched her ale, and so the game continued.

King took a deep breath. "I've never had sex."

Elizabeth watched the corner of Meliodas' mouth draw up as he tilted his mug to his mouth. Elizabeth still felt incredibly warm, and the game wasn't helping her to feel any better.

Ban drank, and winked at King. 'Elaine', he mouthed.

The Fairy King gaped, and flew at him with quick, harmless fists.

Ban swatted King away, and the fairy sailed into the wall, cushioned by Chastiefol. However, his face grew even angrier as he watched Diane drink hers.

The other sins stared at her, with flopped open mouths.

"DIANE?" King's voice broke.

Diane blushed, as she twirled one of her pigtails around with her finger.

"Bullshit. With who?" Ban demanded, howling with laughter.

"With myself," she concluded, cutting off Ban's laughter.

Elizabeth had never seen King a darker shade of red. Blood trickled from his nose, and he flew hastily from the Boar Hat.

"And sometimes Gideon." Diane continued, thoughtfully.

They all turned towards the door when King let out a groan.

"Is he okay?" Elizabeth frowned.

Meliodas looked a little dazed himself. "I think it's time for bed. What do you say, Elizabeth?"

"Y-yes." Elizabeth answered.