Story of Guilds

Chapter 38: Reputation Matters

August 29th, XXXX, At the Aldrich Guild Hall.

It was early morning and the group of Abbadon Members, Mehkit, Quentin and Shashin all returned from their journey. They were all greeted by their fellow guild mates. However, they all wore expressions that seemed grim.

Ren> "Welcome back, I hope your journey was safe."

Quentin> "It was..."

Shashin> "Yeah..."

Blake> "I don't think anyone really needs to read the mood to know that something is off."

Mehkit> "It's complicating to put into words right now."
Sephora observed from the distance and came out.

Sephora> "Is everything alright...?"

Mehkit> "Not really, we'll explain after."

Blazera> "We'll all catch up later then."

David K.> "Yeah, sounds like a plan."

Darker> "Mhmm..."

Fin> "Well... Shall we go now then Ren?"

Ren> "Probably, let's go."
Both Ren and Fin left to do errands.

Quentin> "They seem to have been busy, how come?"

Valorie> "No clue, something about finding that Cordelia member."

Quentin> "I see..."

Johnathan> "Master, everyone, would a cup of tea help lighten the atmosphere?"

Quentin> "Yes, it would be appreciated..."

Mehkit> "Yeah, thanks."
Johnathan goes to make tea for them both.

Alvina> "No thanks, I'm fine."
Alvina left to her room.

Blake> "What's up with that?"

David K.> "Her and Verna have been through a lot..."

Blake> "Let's go check on her later."

David K.> "Yeah... I'm worried about her."
Shashin had been awfully quiet, almost lost in thought.

Blazera> "You're quieter than usual. I would bother you about personal matters now, but for now you get a pass."

Shashin> "Oh... Yeah... Sorry about that."

Blazera> "Like I said, you get a pass for now."

Blake> "You're being awfully quiet today."

Shashin> "I'm just trying to understand why and... How..."

Blake> "Just take your mind off it for now, it will come to you eventually."

Shashin> "It's sort of hard to not get lost in thought, but thank you, I'll try."
Shashin wishes right now he had Solaris to help him with that.

Ren and Fin approached the Inn, and we're greeted by Haruto and Angélique, they then decided to split up to try and search for clues of Itsuka around the city. Angélique ans Haruto stuck together, while Ren and Fin went their own direction. They search in possible places around the city all day... And find absolutely nothing, so in the evening they decided to meet back up and call it quits for the day. Angélique and Haruto were walking on their way back to the Inn talking about what's going on.

Angélique> "I'm exhausted after today, how about you?"

Haruto> "As an assassin, or former one at least... I've had to wait longer to assassinate my targets. So for me it's not so bad. But I understand how this can be tiring for you. Would you like something to eat or drink?"