34 Reception Hall (2/2)
Immediately after, an intrigued look graces unto her angelic face as something piqued her interest in Gray.
”Gray Allister,” Shael utters the Arcanist's name with curiosity. ”A Human name if I'm not mistaken. I believe you are raised by a Human parent, am I right to presume?”
”Yes.” Gray simply stated stoically in response, a lie fabricated whenever that particular topic comes into the light as to not arouse any further suspicion from the other party.
”Very well then,” Shael answers with an understanding look and shifts the nature of the conversation regarding the Arcanist's intentions here in the Guild. ”Isamu mentions about you having business with the Guild.”
Gray responds in agreement as he tells her about his Quest. ”I was told to deliver a letter to one of the Guild members here, a young human by the name of Ethan Mills.”
”Ethan Mills. Yes, I do know of the boy.” Shael rubs her chin, thinking of the boy's status here in the Guild. In a short while, she suddenly remembers, but her face this time assumes a grim expression. ”Your timing is dreadful then.
”What do you mean?” Gray questions the receptionist with a frown.
”Ethan took a guild contract and departed from the Guild just a few hours ago together with a small group of his fellow guild members to clear out a Spider infested cave somewhere in the west. I'm afraid you have to wait for his return sometime tomorrow I believe.” Shael answers him with an apologetic tone.
”Crap.” Gray curses the terrible circumstances that revolve around his delivery Quest. ”Well, no use dwelling on it. I suppose there's nothing I can do for now.”
Shael merely nods at the Arcanist and turn her attention once more at the Cat-folk. ”If you're looking for Malic, then he's currently secluded inside his office upstairs.
Isamu concurs with utmost appreciation at the Elven woman as he and Gray turn around to leave the reception area.
”Ehehe, I believe that this is where we part ways for now. After all, non-Guild members are strictly not allowed upstairs unless instructed by the Guild Master or senior members.” The Cat-folk said as he crosses his arm. ”I have to deliver my official report to the Guild Master regarding our endeavors at the Bandit Encampment.”
”Will you be in trouble?” Gray asks in concern, seeing how Isamu did fail the Quest because of the Elf's suggestion.
”Nothing I can't handle.” Isamu grins at him in assurance. ”Guild Master Malic may be strict but he's also a reasonable man. I'll just be at the receiving end of his lectures and after that, it's all a thing of the past.”
”Alright then.” Gray now smiles at him. ”In the meantime, I guess I'll be exploring and kill some time, see what more of the sights that this town has to offer, seeing that Ethan won't be back until tomorrow”
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”Yes, you do that.” Isamu nods in agreement. ”After that, let's meet up at the tavern, the Fighter's Retreat at 7:00 pm for some good ole drinking. You may ask the townsfolk where the tavern is located.”
After they all agreed with the things that they are going to do, both of them temporarily disbanded the party, now going to their separate ways.
With that, Gray emerges outside from the Guild as he breathes the scent of fresh air once more, accompanied by the chirping sounds of the birds flying above the horizon.
And speaking of birds, a certain brown sparrow continues its task of snooping around at the Elf, following him as soon as he began leaving the Guild's premises.