"I've been there since our last meeting, and the owner has been keeping me safe," Kai responded to the concerns of the two. "Officials come to the tavern because crimes and other events are commonly discussed here, but so far, they don't suspect that any of their sources originate from this place. That's what I believe as nobody has come to check the basement, at least not when I'm around, and I'm fairly certain that they would be happy to have you back."

Kai would have liked to add that he had been lonely staying mostly by himself for the past few days, but figured that the adults probably would not be interested to hear about it.

Taking into account Isago's words, he then added. "Looking for another place seems like a good idea, but for now, we could go round the back to the basement to discuss further steps."

Normally, the grown-ups had no issue with entering the basement from the front, but with all the suspicion going around and the possibility of anyone in the group being recognized, it would be better for all of them to use 'his' trapdoor.

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