(Twin Fang City, Guild District, Early Afternoon)
Leo spent the hours before his meeting in quiet observation, wandering the interlocked alleyways and ring roads of the guild district.
He kept to the shadows, not out of fear, but out of habit, as his eyes lingered on the local architecture— monuments built to glorify assassins, and murals painted in muted reds depicting legendary kills.
He stopped by the outer markets next, where blacksmiths hawked lightweight daggers and silence-enhancing footwear, and where a booth selling toxin-resistant gloves sat right beside another offering heart-stopping candy disguised as children's treats.
No one here asked questions and everyone watched their own back, as Leo felt oddly at home.
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(Twin Fang City – Venom Lily Bistro, 1:57 PM)
Leo arrived at the designated meeting point a few minutes ahead of schedule.
The restaurant was subtle but elegant, lit by flickering blue crystals and shielded behind soundproof walls.
