"So? What did you want to talk about that you didn't want your friend to hear?"
Verso asked with a broad smile, drawing a chuckle from Ethan at how perceptive he was.
"There's quite a lot I'd like to discuss, but first… let's find somewhere else."
"Oh! I know exactly where we should go!"
Verso announced enthusiastically, and Ethan went along with it.
"Lead the way, then."
Following Verso's lead, the two wandered through the streets of Ashvarn beneath the cover of night, passing all manner of establishments along the way.
There were food shops that remained open late into the night, blacksmith workshops where weapons were forged and sharpened, and even clothing stores selling various outfits inspired by medieval and Gothic civilizations.
The two wandered around like old friends enjoying an evening together.
Verso took his time, leading Ethan to various places before finally heading toward their intended destination. Ethan followed quietly, never once urging him to hurry.
