Elric paused his shaving of Samuel, as he glanced back at the unused spots of the attic. Well where he didn't keep his belongings, and where Jonathan kept old boxes and mannequins and other assorted knickknacks. Elric quickly shaved the rest of Samuel's neck. He then took out a wool rag and wiped his face clean. Samuel got up from the chair.

"Thanks Barber, say mind if I pay you at the tavern? It gets crowded and I want to secure us some seats." Elric gave a friendly nod, as he dipped his razor in the water, cleaning it of extra lather and hair. "That will be fine, I'll meet you there. I need to check on something." Samuel gave Elric a wave as he headed down the stairs.

Elric grabbed a candle stick, as he went towards the back of the attic. He held up the candle, relying on its flame to illuminate the area. "I swore I heard something." He muttered to himself. He used his free hand to cup around his mouth as he spoke up, "John are you back here already?"