🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

"Brother." What a pity he wasn't here the day before – he would have definitely shared the usual vibe. Bowing to the one and only master, he goes outside and takes a cigarette. The familiar smoke tastes unusually bland – it doesn't give him a buzz, nor even a bitter taste in his mouth. Not even halfway through, he puts it out – might as well quit for good. Trying to kill some time, he goes to the guild hall.