A Thief

The guild was filled with additional people the morning of the next day. Frederick invited the officials of Etheoria to discuss what they wanted to do with Ed and Nataniel.

Ed was still in contract with the guild. Although they can easily nullify the contract, the decision will be left in the hands of Ed.

And he will announce his decision later that day.

Elliot tilted his head to the side after seeing what Ed was wearing. "Err, what are you doing?"

Ed hid his face with the tall collars of his cloak. "This is my life now."

"Remove that." Elliot pulled the large cloak that covered Ed's face and body, revealing the black disfiguration of his arm's skin. "Dude, did you let this get to you?"

Connor and Hope got to the table and pouted. They were carrying trays for their breakfast, sliding into the table to join the other two.