Heading For The Exit

The atmosphere in Arbor Town was bright and bustling. Yet, there was a young man wearing casual clothing sitting down on some steps, looking sullen.

He watched as the children played, avoiding carriages and people. He watched as these people did business and as some even talked to brightly smiling adventurers. The young man felt empty watching the bright smiles on faces he could never again hope to replicate.

"Wiley, you are here again?" One of the knights from before, Faris, came and asked the young Wiley, who only looked up at him lethargically.

"How… How is Agalia?" He asked the knight before turning back to the busy main street of Arbor Town.

"She's… just the same…" Faris said dejected. The talented adventurer showed no signs of overcoming this calamity that had befallen her.

Faris formed a wry smile while looking down at the paved stone stairs which he sat on.