~[@13org] (BST)~

You and Eilidh managed to outrun the manor's guards and hide within one of the many dark alleyways of Ambran. The family's personal guard had informed the town's guard as well and a long, hard search for the two of you ensued. Fortunately, you and Eilidh were practically hiding beneath their noses and none of them found you and the manhunt died down.

As day turned to dusk, the search was all but over. There were still people on the lookout but you and Eilidh could be out in the open and not be in much danger. Once the coast was clear, you and Eilidh inconspicuously exited the town since neither of you wanted to push your lucks. Leaving without raising an alarm was quite the feat considering Eilidh was a very noticeable Centaur.

At the town's edges, Eilidh stopped on her tracks. "[color=9B1436]So Bast.[/color]" She called out to you. "[color=9B1436]The bad news is... I didn't give the message.[/color]" She said. "[color=9B1436]Well, it's more like I didn't manage to. I was about to give it to them when the shouting started and they basically told me to return on another time.[/color]" She explained. "[color=9B1436]I'm sorry, Bast, for... ruining your plans.[/color]" She ashamedly apologized.

Eilidh looked back at the town, then back to you. The setting sun giving the two of you an almost golden glow. "[color=9B1436]Bast.[/color]" The Centaur started again. "[color=9B1436]I... I don't think I can return to the Guild.[/color]" She revealed to you. "[color=9B1436]It's... not for me, you know? I'm... I guess I'm more of a traveling type. Not one to stay put in one place.[/color]" The confession was serious and you did not dare to interrupt her.

"[color=9B1436]I...[/color]" Eilidh continued. "[color=9B1436]Do you want to come with me?[/color]" She quickly blurted out as if she forced it out of her. "[color=9B1436]I... I'll understand if you don't. I mean, I can't offer you the things Bart and his guild offers you. B-But I'll...[/color]" She could not find the words but you knew what she meant. Eilidh the Centaur [i]really[/i] wanted you to come with her. To have you beside her. To keep adventuring with her. Perhaps more.

It would certainly break her heart should you refuse. But accepting would mean the end of your tenure in the Guild. Then again, perhaps traveling with the proud yet bashful Centaur could prove a more interesting adventure.

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~[@Restalaan] (YNG & DIT), [@13org] (FYR), [@AzureKnight] (VRA & NAG)~

When all was said was done, Talia offered to cook the guild dinner with Haley tagging along since Bart had not returned yet. Neil offered to look and talk to the girl in armor hiding in the bathroom. "Hey uhh, I couldn't find that armor girl. In fact, I couldn't find her anywhere." He said, scratching the back of his head.

"[color=lavender]That's weird. Perhaps she has left?[/color]" Talia guessed as she and Haley set up the food on the table.

"Probably." Neil was about to sit on the table along with the rest of the guild when the doors to the dining hall slammed open, revealing Bart the guild master. However, he was far from happy. There was anger in his face as his eyes darted to each of the guild members present, silently judging them for some unknown mistake. "Uhh, hey Bart." Neil nervously greeted, also noticing Bart's fuming mood.

"[color=f26522]Did... did you really undertake a Varjan quest?[/color]" Bart coldly asked, venom in his voice.

Neil was a bit intimidated but answered honestly. "Yeah, dude. We needed the money right?"

Bart seized Neil. "[color=f26522]Didn't I tell you not to do that?! Didn't you guys listen to me?![/color]" The guild master yelled at the boy though his words were directed at everyone. "[color=f26522]Are you guys deaf?! Do you all want to die?![/color]"

Neil was momentarily shocked but retorted. "Let go of me, man!" He shook himself off of Bart. "It was more of a suggestion, by the way. You didn't exactly make it clear." Neil continued. "Besides, we needed the money. We can't have that hole in the entrance forever." He added as he recomposed himself. "Also, we're not gonna do it ALL the time. We'll lay low after a while."

That seemed to agitate Bart. "[color=f26522]You're not the master of this guild, Neil![/color]" He seized Neil again. "[color=f26522]I am! I AM! NOT YOU! ME![/color]" He yelled for everyone in the guild to hear. "[color=f26522]I'm the guild master! That means you follow my orders and my rules! If you got a problem with that! You can take a f***ing hike and go back singing at f***ing bars![/color]"

"[color=royalblue]Hey, hey! Let's all take it down a notch, okay?[/color]" Haley tried to get in between the feuding parties.

"[color=f26522]Stay out of this, birdbrain![/color]" Bart told her off and the Siren herself was taken aback from the insult.

And that agitated Neil. "You can't talk to her like that! What's wrong with you?!" He pushed off Bart.

The shouting match continued and it was up to the guild members to do something about it before it devolves into something much more nasty.