Bastian headed outside, sounds of thunder crashing in the distance. Rain pelting them both, with the chill of wind whistling loudly. Bastian released her hand, rushing toward and leaning over the chest still outside, clear signs that it was already tampered with. Opening it and shuffling through, noticing the bag of coins were missing. His ears twitching, keeping himself aware of his surroundings, knowing these streets were usually patrolled.

[color=0072bc][i]“Unsurprisingly, they couldn’t stop at murder, they stole his belongings too.”[/i][/color] Bastian thought. Praying to the gods that he didn’t believe in, eventually letting out a sigh of relief. Finding a small rusty bronze triangle, marked with the beastkind’s initials and putting it inside his pouch. Bastian stood back up, thinking for a moment before heading off in haste, taking her hand again. He kept quiet while they headed off in a direction that wasn’t going toward the stables. Instead, going through a darkened alleyway that reeked of garbage and spoiled milk. Stopping in front of a large wooden door, with a warning sign written in something's blood. Bastian's nose could detect that it came from cattle.

[quote][color=ed1c24]‘Keep away or be eviscerated.’[/color][/quote]

Bastian rolled his eyes a bit, seemingly disregarding the threat. He looked at Elizabeth. [color=0072bc]“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”[/color] He assured before honesty escaped from his lips. [color=0072bc]“I think…”[/color]