I got a response, and it was a rather light-hearted one. I didn't want to be a part of this considering the dangers involved, but I guess if it meant some sort of purpose in this world and a degree of protection, then I'd probably stay with these lads. We also had some new guy join our group, an archer of sorts. Guess I wasn't so new anymore.

It got dark very quickly. Soon, I put away my card and decided to lay on my back, ignoring the empty landscape and open skies with stars twinkling in the darkness. I'll admit I was quite alarmed at the appearance of guards, but I kept a straight face as they only seemed to mind the archer and not me. "Well, this is more boring than expected." I said to no one in particular, shortly after their departure.