Ayen decided to work, and Khal volunteered to accompany him to the association building. Devion was about to protest, but was persuaded by Khal that only Ayen needed one person to escort him.
He had noticed then that Khal wanted to talk with him alone, and Ayen also happened to have something to discuss with him. It seemed that what Khal wanted to say was somewhat related to what he had in his mind.
Instead of directly making their way to the Guide Association building, they made a detour and entered an old tavern. The place was quiet, somewhat unusual for a morning when it should be brimming with customers.
Khal brought Ayen to the table at the corner; even if there weren't any customers, he still chose such a secluded area. Ayen realized that Khal had vacated the place in advance.
He did not question it, and he calmly followed Khal.
