Passing Laws

"You know kid, if you have any money I can give you some pointers, I think I'm running out of booze," the old beggar's voice suddenly tore through the air, giving Mai yet another surprise.

Hearing this, Mai was surprised. "You want money?" She asked before adding. " if you want money, I can get you as much as you want in exchange for your silence."

"Haha, kid I'm here offering to teach you, and all you're focused on is protecting your little secret," the old beggar chuckled once again.

He seemed to be in a good mood, his eyes like two crescent moons as he gazed at her with amusement.

Mai was confused, although this man didn't do anything too grand, she could tell he was a formidable Contractor, how?

By the little things, the way he spoke to her like some lower being, as though he could see through her, the way his lips curled, exposing his feelings of ease not a single ounce of fear over her abilities.